John
03-23-2009, 08:10 AM
Officers from Sussex Police were called to the airport in West Sussex shortly before 7am after a passenger on an Emirates flight from Dubai found a note implying there was a suspect package on board.
The aircraft landed safely and all 184 passengers on board and crew were evacuated and taken to a reception area. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit worked alongside officers to search the aircraft and luggage.
Sussex Police said a man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a bomb hoax following the incident.
Chief Inspector Ed Henriet said: "This was potentially an extremely serious situation and we immediately mounted an emergency response. At all times public safety was the key priority. All the agencies worked together to provide a co-ordinated response and minimise disruption and the airport operated as normal during this time."
"We are very grateful for the calm and understanding response from those directly affected, including the passengers who were on board and those waiting to meet them."
The aircraft landed safely and all 184 passengers on board and crew were evacuated and taken to a reception area. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit worked alongside officers to search the aircraft and luggage.
Sussex Police said a man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a bomb hoax following the incident.
Chief Inspector Ed Henriet said: "This was potentially an extremely serious situation and we immediately mounted an emergency response. At all times public safety was the key priority. All the agencies worked together to provide a co-ordinated response and minimise disruption and the airport operated as normal during this time."
"We are very grateful for the calm and understanding response from those directly affected, including the passengers who were on board and those waiting to meet them."