- Thursday, March 06, 2025
By: Shubham Ghosh
Glasgow Airport was on Monday (5) shut down by emergency services following reports of a “suspicious package” being found in a passenger’s bag.
According to a report by STV News, police were given a call around 5.55 am local time during the day with the Scotland-based international airport’s central search area locked down.
Two fire crews were sent to the scene around 6 am, STV News cited a spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as saying.
The airport authorities confirmed that the trial was “currently restricted” while checks were being carried out, the report added. They also warned passengers that departing flights would be delayed.
Evacuation was also carried out around 8.45 am with the passengers asked to move into the multi-level parking structure, the report added.
The travellers were upset as the evacuation reportedly caused chaos in the parking area. They said that they were given water and foil blankets in cold conditions but not informed about the details except the fact that it is a ‘police incident’, the report added.
People were reportedly not panicking but were confused and annoyed, it was learnt. They also went to a nearby hotel.
The check-in and security hall areas were closed for the public, a Police Scotland spokesperson said.
Statement regarding incident at Glasgow Airport:
Around 5.55 am on Monday, 5 December 2022, police were called to a report of a suspicious item within the security search hall of Glasgow Airport.
As a precaution the check-in and security hall areas were closed to the public. pic.twitter.com/BeOKQkmPYa
— Police Scotland (@PoliceScotland) December 5, 2022
“The Explosive Ordnance Disposal is in attendance and a cordon is now in place,” the official was quoted as saying.
“Staff and members of the public have been moved from the check-in area to the multi-storey car park. Police and emergency services remain at the scene.”
A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport was quoted as saying by the report, “At approximately 6am, Police Scotland attended the airport due to concern around an item in a passengers bag in the central search area.
The terminal’s check-in and central search areas are closed due to an ongoing incident and passengers have been moved outside the building to our covered car park.
We are liaising with Police Scotland on site and will provide a further update when we can.
— Glasgow Airport ✈️ (@GLA_Airport) December 5, 2022
“Access to this part of the terminal is currently restricted while checks are being carried out meaning passengers arriving at the airport for departing flights will face delays.
“We are liaising with Police Scotland and will provide an update as soon as we can.”
