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Glasgow Live
National
Amy Duffy

Glasgow Airport terminal evacuated amid fears over unattended bag

A terminal in Glasgow airport was evacuated this evening and passengers on the runway delayed from disembarking amid concerns over an unattended bag.

One passenger was held on a plane for 25 minutes and claims to the wait was due to a 'bomb threat'.

It is understood the bag was found in the main terminal building, with all incoming flights diverted to the international arrivals terminal.

They said: "We've just returned from London and were stuck on the plane waiting for about 25 minutes.

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"Lots of delays in the terminal, security has been stepped up and took a really long time."

A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said: “At approximately 6.30pm Police Scotland attended the airport following reports of an unattended bag in domestic arrivals.

"Access to this part of the terminal was temporarily restricted, as is standard procedure, while checks were carried out. The area reopened at 8.30pm.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.30pm on Monday, July 4, officers received a report of an unattended bag in the domestic arrivals hall of Glasgow Airport.

"The area was evacuated as a precaution. Following enquiries, it was established there was no risk to the public.

"The airport has fully re-opened."

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