Summary:
- The security incident at Airside F led to the immediate suspension of screening and passenger movement at that location.
- The rest of the airport remained unaffected, and operations resumed at Airside F around 9.45pm.
- The passenger involved was arrested, and the incident is under investigation.
- Safety and security are top priorities at Tampa International Airport, and authorities are grateful for the swift response of law enforcement and TSA partners.
- The weapon was discovered during TSA screening and led to the precautionary evacuation of Airside F.
- The weapon was a Glock 9mm, and the suspect is facing charges related to carrying the firearm and tampering with evidence.
This evening, just before 8pm, we had a security incident at Airside F involving a departing passenger with a firearm that he had among his belongings.
Summary points:
- The security incident at Airside F led to the immediate suspension of screening and passenger movement at that location.
- The rest of the airport remained unaffected, and operations resumed at Airside F around 9.45pm.
- The passenger involved was arrested, and the incident is under investigation.
- Safety and security are top priorities at Tampa International Airport, and authorities are grateful for the swift response of law enforcement and TSA partners.
- The weapon was discovered during TSA screening and led to the precautionary evacuation of Airside F.
- The weapon was a Glock 9mm, and the suspect is facing charges related to carrying the firearm and tampering with evidence.
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here. If you have any further questions, I would ask you to reach out to our communications team, and they'll be happy to provide any further information. Thanks very much. Have a great evening. Thank you very much.