All flight exercise has been suspended at St. John’s Worldwide Airport following a bomb menace.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary stated a patrol unit is on scene and is investigating the credibility of the menace, which got here simply earlier than 8:30 a.m. Friday. Police are asking individuals to steer clear of the terminal, which has been evacuated, whereas the investigation is ongoing.

Passengers are being requested to contact their airways about potential flight disruptions.

That is the second time the terminal has been closed to the general public in slightly over a month. The airport shut down briefly in early December as a result of a suspicious package deal, which turned out to be a false alarm.

Lisa Bragg, a spokesperson for the airport authority, stated the constructing was evacuated with out panic and in accordance with procedures.

One flight seems to have been affected by the menace. A PAL flight from St. John’s to Deer Lake was scheduled to depart at 8:40, however has but to go away.

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