"An estimated 12,000 people were evacuated from Dublin Airport for about 90 minutes this afternoon after a suspect device was found in the luggage of a passenger in Terminal 2, triggering the highest level of security response. The evacuation began at 11.40am, forcing thousands of people on to the set-down areas outside the terminal buildings, as gardaí and the Defence Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team examined a piece of luggage."
"DAA boss Kenny Jacobs says response was "proportionate", with safety of staff and passengers paramount"
An estimated 12,000 people were evacuated from Dublin Airport for about 90 minutes after a suspect device was found in the luggage of a passenger in Terminal 2. The evacuation began at 11.40am and moved thousands of people onto the set-down areas outside the terminal buildings. Gardaí and the Defence Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team examined a piece of luggage identified as containing the suspect device. The highest level of security response was triggered and operations focused on ensuring the safety of staff and passengers. The operational response was described as proportionate.
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