The passengers were evacuated for security reasons in one of the terminals at Gatwick airport, located about 30 kilometers south of London, the capital of Great Britain.
Oku.Az He reports that the airport’s press service reported about it on the social network “X”.
“As a precautionary measure, most of the South Terminal has been evacuated. We continue our safety investigation. Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while the investigation continues. The safety of our passengers and staff remains our priority. We are working diligently to resolve the incident as quickly as possible,” he said in the information.
In addition, the “Gatwick Express” train, which connects central London with the airport, did not stop in the area due to the incident at Gatwick, Britain’s second busiest airport.
Police and emergency services attended the scene.
According to foreign media reports, British police found a suspected illegal item in the luggage and a bomb disposal team was sent to the airport.
“As a precautionary measure, an explosive ordnance disposal team was sent to the airport,” the report said.
The security cordon will remain in place until the matter is resolved, according to Sussex Police, the local police force.
