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Two arrested for security threat at Cape Town International Airport

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Two suspects were arrested following a security threat at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) on Thursday.

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said the reported security threat was an isolated incident triggered by comments made by two passengers aboard a FlySaFair aircraft.

“The South African Police Service (SAPS) bomb squad was deployed to CTIA shortly after the crew of a departing FlySafair flight (FA102) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) was alerted to a possible security threat aboard the aircraft.”

“The threat was successfully managed by the SAPS and relevant law enforcement agencies. ACSA can confirm that airport and airline management was at the scene to ensure full compliance with all aviation safety and security protocols required by law,” ACSA said.

It assured the public that that the incident was isolated to a specific aircraft and SAPS had since declared the aircraft safe.

“The passengers were rebooked onto another flight and later arrived safely at their destination. We can confirm that two suspects were apprehended, and that there are no further risks to airport operations. Airport management on site would like to assure passengers and stakeholders that operations at CTIA have not been impacted by the incident and that the airport is operating as normal this morning.”

ACSA regional general manager for Cluster 2, Mark Maclean praised the SAPS and Aviation Security for “their combined efforts in upholding the safety and security of passengers and cabin crew.”

The safety and security of passengers and crew are of utmost importance. Last night’s successfully mitigated threat again highlights the importance of why good incident management, collaboration, and security assurance are never taken lightly or compromised by airport and airline management.”

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