Alerte Bombe: What Happened at Orly Airport?
Alerte Bombe Disrupts Orly Airport
On Wednesday evening around 8:30 PM, an anonymous alerte bombe was reported, resulting in the grounding of a Transavia flight headed for Montpellier. The aircraft was prepared for departure on the tarmac at Orly Airport when security protocols were initiated. For several hours, the Boeing 737 was isolated for inspection.
Security Measures in Place
- The plane was moved to a secure area for thorough checks.
- Around sixty passengers were evacuated and meticulously searched.
- Bomb disposal units and transport police were deployed.
After three hours, authorities confirmed that no suspicious items were identified. Despite this, an investigation has been launched into the false alert.
Investigation into False Alarm
The public prosecutor's office in Créteil stated an investigation for causing unnecessary searches through alerte bombe has been initiated and is under the jurisdiction of the border police at Orly Airport. Given the incident's timing, passengers were accommodated in hotels for the night, delaying their travel plans.
Experts say that such alerte bombe occurrences are indeed rare but concerning. Authorities are stressing the importance of addressing and investigating such false claims to ensure public safety.
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