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‘Total shutdown’: Arrest over Avalon bomb scare as travellers face chaos
Avalon Airport has been plunged into lockdown and flights are delayed after a bomb scare about 6am on Thursday morning.
“The domestic terminal at Melbourne Avalon Airport was evacuated this morning following the identification of a suspicious item during the screening process,” an airport spokesperson said. “Victoria Police attended and an individual has been detained.
“The matter is now being managed by police and any further enquiries should be directed to Victoria Police.”
A police spokesperson said officers were conducting a safety check at the airport. “The building has been evacuated and [the] area cordoned off as a precaution while the investigation is ongoing,” they said.
Bomb squad called as Avalon Airport evacuated
A person was arrested at Avalon Airport on Thursday morning during the security screening process. (ABC News: Natasha Schapova)
Melbourne's Avalon Airport has been evacuated after a suspicious item was found during security screening.
A person has been arrested and a safety check is being conducted at the airport.
Victoria Police said the Bomb Response Unit was assisting local police.
Melbourne's Avalon Airport has been evacuated after a suspicious item was found during security screening.
"The domestic terminal at Melbourne Avalon Airport was evacuated this morning following the identification of a suspicious item during the screening process," the spokesperson said.
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Bomb squad called, domestic terminal evacuated at Avalon Airport
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