Security alarms triggered at San Diego airport, temporarily causing delays – NBC 7 San Diego
San Diego Harbor police responded to the San Diego International Airport Thursday morning after a safety alarm was triggered, prompting a floor cease.
A spokesperson for Harbor police mentioned the alarm went off in Terminal 1 after three passengers, who had been past safety traces, determined to go away “to smoke.” When they tried to re-enter the safe space by means of an exit-only door, the alarm was triggered, starting a course of to safe plans.
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Nicole Hall, spokesperson for SAN, informed the alarm notified airways to close their jet bridges, which join the airport to planes. Operations have since returned to regular, Hall mentioned.
A passenger on a Southwest Airlines aircraft from San Diego to Sacramento mentioned their aircraft was boarded by legislation enforcement officers with canine and a carry-on baggage was eliminated. The passenger mentioned the aircraft was being deliberate and would must be inspected by safety once more.
The Federal Aviation Administration mentioned a floor cease was issued at about 7:15 am “due to security.” The floor cease, which affected inbound flights from close by airports, was anticipated to final for 2 hours, however could possibly be prolonged.
No different particulars had been instantly accessible. This is a creating story. Details could change as info is launched.
