The all-clear was sounded shortly after 2:30 pm after the James Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg was evacuated due to an unattended bag in the departures area.
Attn: There is an ongoing security incident on our Departures level. RCMP are on scene following protocol. Thank you for your understanding.
— Winnipeg Airport (@YWGairport) September 19, 2017
The incident began around 1:30 pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, someone reported the unattended bag which prompted the departures area to be evacuated.
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RCMP took control of the situation and established that the bag was in fact non-threatening.
Suspicious bag @YWGairport found to be non-threatening. #rcmpmb have released scene. Investigation continues
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) September 19, 2017
Travelers were delayed about an hour according to the airport
RCMP continue to investigate the incident but airport operations have returned to normal.
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