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Chisinau International Airport resumed operations after false bomb threat
Chisinau International Airport in Moldova was briefly disrupted on Friday, October 2, following a bomb threat. The alert prompted the immediate evacuation of both passengers and airport personnel.
Specialized units from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Border Police conducted inspections of the terminal. Authorities later confirmed that the threat was false and no explosive devices were found.
Airport operations and passenger check-in procedures resumed around 18:00. While the threat was unfounded, officials noted that the incident caused temporary suspensions of registration and potential flight delays.
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Chișinău International Airport · Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · Moldova
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A bomb threat at Chisinau International Airport was determined to be false.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Airport operations and passenger check-in resumed around 18:00 on October 2.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Passengers and staff were evacuated from the airport following the threat. www.kyivpost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Passenger check-in was temporarily suspended during the security inspection. www.kyivpost.com