Police in Newfoundland say there is no risk to public safety in connection with a bomb threat at St. John’s International Airport.
On social media this morning, the airport said it had received a bomb threat.
Flight operations were paused, and people were asked to stay away from the terminal building.
In an update at about 10:30 a.m., the airport said, “The RNC, Transport Canada Security and St. John’s International Airport Security have deemed a bomb threat received this morning as a non-credible threat.”
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says their investigation continues into the source of the threat.
The St. John’s Airport terminal has since reopened to the public.
UPDATE: The Airport Terminal Building will re-open to the public at 11:30 am today, Friday, January 12th, 2024. The RNC, Transport Canada Security and St. John’s International Airport Security have deemed a bomb threat received this morning as a non-credible threat.
— St. John's Airport (@stjohnsairport) January 12, 2024
UPDATE
The RNC have deemed there to be no risk to public safety in connection with a bomb threat related to @stjohnsairport.
The investigation continues in relation to the source of the threat.
The RNC sends its gratitude to the community for your cooperation.#nltraffic
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) January 12, 2024
