An aircraft that took off from London Heathrow Airport made an unscheduled landing at Warsaw-Modlin Airport in Poland on Tuesday after authorities received information regarding a possible explosive device on board.
According to airport officials, the aircraft landed safely and emergency security procedures were immediately activated.
Security operation under way
Security and emergency services were deployed to investigate the reported threat and carry out inspections of the aircraft.
Authorities have not confirmed the presence of any explosive device, and checks were continuing at the time of publication.
Airport temporarily closed
As a precaution, Warsaw-Modlin Airport temporarily suspended operations while the investigation was under way.
Airport authorities have not yet announced when normal operations will resume.
No confirmation of bomb found
Officials stressed that the emergency landing was conducted safely and that the reported threat remained under investigation.
No bomb or explosive device had been confirmed by authorities at the time of the latest update.
Sources: Proto Thema, CNN Greece
