A man has been charged after a terminal at Glasgow Airport was evacuated due to concerns over an 'unattended bag'.
Cops raced to the scene at around 6.30pm yesterday after the alarm was raised over unattended luggage in the domestic arrivals terminal. The terminal was evacuated and locked down by officers for around two hours 'as a precaution'.
Access to the hall was also restricted while an investigation was launched. Photos taken at the scene show at least three officers standing guard at the terminal entrance.
Workers in high-vis vests can also be seen standing alongside them. Following enquiries, it was found the bag posed no risk to the public.
The terminal reopened at around 8.30pm. Police have now confirmed a 23-year-old man has been charged in relation to the incident.
He is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court today. A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said: “At approximately 6.30pm on Monday 4 July, 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, 4 July, 2022, 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 was then fully re-opened. A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident.
"He is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 5 July. A report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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