UPDATE: Security incident over at Gatwick's south terminal

Friday, 22 November 2024 11:43

Gatwick Airport’s south terminal has reopened after security staff identified a suspected banned item in a piece of luggage.

UPDATED: 22.11.2024 15:35

Gatwick Airport's south terminal has reopened following a security alert.

Sussex Police called in a bomb disposal team as a precaution.

Passengers were unable to enter the terminal while the investigation was going on.

It’s understood that part of the terminal’s security search area was closed as officials worked to assess the situation.

Travellers are still advised to check for updates and allow extra time for travel.

Sussex Police Statement:

Police were called to the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20am on Friday (22 November) following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage. To ensure the safety of the public, staff and other airport users, a security cordon has been put in place whilst the matter is dealt with.

As a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is being deployed to the airport. This is causing significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed. We’d advise the public to avoid the area where possible.

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