Bomb scare at San Francisco airport, international terminal evacuated

San Francisco airport has been evacuated after a bomb threat. Police have detained one person in this regard.

San Francisco Police have confirmed that officers located a suspicious package, and the International Terminal had to evacuate. (Photo: Twitter)

The international terminal of the California’s San Francisco airport was evacuated after an unattended package triggered a bomb scare. The police have detained one person, the local media reported.

The unattended package, which led to the suspicion, was found by the airport authorities.

San Francisco Police confirmed that officers located a suspicious package and that the International Terminal had to be evacuated.

“Tonight @SFPD officers received bomb threat at @flySFO. Offs located suspicious package. Int’l Ter evacuated, EOD Unit investigating. We will provide live updates as the investigation continues. Expect delays as this may interrupt current airport operations,” a public information officer for the San Francisco Police Department wrote in a tweet.

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