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Air Serbia flight evacuated in Split after bomb threat
An Air Serbia flight scheduled to depart from Split to Belgrade was evacuated on Monday afternoon following a bomb threat. The incident occurred around 15:25, shortly after the aircraft was scheduled to depart at 15:20.
Police reported that a 75-year-old male passenger informed crew members that a bomb was on board, though he subsequently claimed he was only joking. Following the threat, police entered the aircraft and removed the individual. The Split-Dalmatia Police Department initiated a criminal investigation into the man for suspected false alarm.
Security protocols required a full sweep of the aircraft, passengers, and luggage. No explosive devices were found during the inspection. After the security clearance, the flight was permitted to proceed and eventually departed for Belgrade shortly before 19:00.
Entities
Air Serbia · Belgrade · Split Airport · Split-Dalmatia Police · Split-Dalmatia Police Department · Vinko Paić
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The passenger told crew there was a bomb on the aircraft before claiming he was joking. www.jutarnji.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 5 SOURCES] The pilot ordered an evacuation of all passengers at approximately 15:40 for a security check. www.pvinformer.me · lat.sputnikportal.rs · www.jutarnji.hr · www.telegram.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 75-year-old passenger was arrested at Split Airport. www.jutarnji.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 5 SOURCES] An Air Serbia flight scheduled to depart from Split to Belgrade was evacuated. www.pvinformer.me · lat.sputnikportal.rs · www.jutarnji.hr · www.telegram.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities planned to re-inspect the aircraft, passengers, and luggage before departure. www.jutarnji.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 5 SOURCES] The flight was scheduled to depart at 15:20. www.pvinformer.me · lat.sputnikportal.rs · www.jutarnji.hr · www.telegram.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 5 SOURCES] Police officers, some in uniform and some in civilian clothes, entered the aircraft on the runway. www.pvinformer.me · lat.sputnikportal.rs · www.jutarnji.hr · www.telegram.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] The passenger told staff there was a bomb on the plane and then claimed he was joking. www.jutarnji.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] The aircraft was evacuated for a security inspection. www.jutarnji.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Air Serbia flight from Split to Belgrade was scheduled to depart at 15:20. www.pvinformer.me · lat.sputnikportal.rs · www.jutarnji.hr · www.telegram.hr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 75-year-old passenger was arrested at the airport. www.jutarnji.hr · www.vijesti.ba