All articles tagged with #security scare
Originally Published 17 days ago — by CBS News
An unattended bag at BWI Airport caused a security scare and temporary shutdowns, but no threat was found, and operations resumed. The day was also marked by significant flight delays and cancellations due to weather, frustrating travelers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A Canadian man, Shaheer Cassim, was charged with hijacking a small plane at Vancouver's airport, causing a security scare and prompting fighter jet response. Cassim, who posted about being a messenger of Allah and concerned about climate change, acted with ideological motives. Former colleagues described him as intelligent and environmentally interested, but unaware of any religious beliefs. The incident was managed without major disruption, highlighting effective response efforts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety during a visit to Jersey due to a security scare, believed to involve a drone. The incident occurred while they were speaking with a local business owner, but the royals resumed their engagement shortly after the area was deemed safe. The public remained largely unaware of the situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WESH 2 Orlando
Orlando International Airport's Terminal B was closed for hours due to an unattended baggage that was deemed suspicious, prompting a large first responder presence. Passengers were diverted to Terminal A and the train station, causing flight delays and cancellations. After a thorough investigation, no hazardous threat was found, and the terminal was reopened. The safety of customers and employees was the airport's top priority, and apologies were issued for any inconvenience experienced.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's $15 million Montecito home was issued a security warning by California police after a series of burglaries in their neighborhood, with a gang targeting safes. The couple, who were in Jamaica for a movie premiere, were cautioned that they may be the next targets. This is not the first security scare for the royals, as their mansion had previously been the subject of six break-in alerts in the first 14 months after their move to America.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by One Mile at a Time
A Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur was diverted back to Sydney due to an unruly passenger who repeatedly claimed to be a "slave of Allah" and insisted that others proclaim the same. The incident caused a major security scare at Sydney Airport, resulting in the cancellation of 32 domestic flights and delays of up to 90 minutes. The crew did a commendable job handling the situation, but there are concerns about how the airport handled the operational disruptions caused by the incident.