Published: November 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Portion of FLL evacuated after bomb threat (WPLG)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport led sheriff’s deputies to evacuate a portion of the airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Claudinne Caro said “the lower level and upper levels of Terminal 4 (were) being evacuated while deputies conduct a security sweep.”
According to BSO, deputies detained a man after he claimed “he had a bomb in his bag.”
Bomb squad deputies secured the bag, Caro said.
“At this time, this incident has not affected airport operations,” she said. “The investigation is ongoing.”
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