DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A “suspicious package” flagged during the screening process at Florida’s Daytona Beach International Airport led to the early-morning evacuation of passengers from the terminal.
Airport officials said in a Twitter post Tuesday morning that the bag has since been cleared and normal operations had resumed.
Attention: due to a suspicious bag that was flagged while going through security, the DAB terminal was evacuated this morning. The bag has since been cleared and normal operations will resume soon. More updates to follow. 
— DaytonaBeach Airport (@FlyDAB) November 19, 2019
Airport is back open for normal operation.
— DaytonaBeach Airport (@FlyDAB) November 19, 2019
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office posted a statement online saying that the airport was evacuated around 6:15 a.m. It says more information will be shared as it becomes available.
Daytona Beach International Airport @FlyDAB is being evacuated due to a suspicious package reported around 6:15 a.m. Please check back here for updates – we'll post more info as it becomes available.
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) November 19, 2019
Sheriff’s spokesman Andrew Gant said in an email that he’s not sure how many people were evacuated. Many stood on sideways outside after being ordered to leave the terminal.
Airport officials said in a Twitter post Tuesday morning that the bag has since been cleared and normal operations will resume soon.
No additional details were available.
