Fort Lauderdale Airport Evacuated After Bomb Threat by Suspect on Immigration Hold

Bomb Threat at Fort Lauderdale Airport

• 🚨 A bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's Terminal 4 caused panic and evacuations on Tuesday afternoon.
• 35-year-old Anel Orlando Fernandez Garcia was taken into custody for allegedly claiming to have a bomb in his bag.
• 🚓 Sheriff's deputies surrounded the area just after noon, shutting down the terminal and forcing travelers to evacuate.

Bomb Squad Investigation and Operations

• 💣 A bomb squad responded to the scene and searched the suspect's bag, confirming there was no bomb inside.
• ✈️ Despite the scare, Broward Sheriff's Office stated that airport operations were not significantly affected.
• 🗺️ Police moved travelers to different terminals during the incident.

Reopening and Suspect Status

• ✅ Terminal 4 has since reopened after the all-clear was given.
• ⚖️ The suspect, Anel Orlando Fernandez Garcia, is reportedly on immigration hold and is expected to appear in Broward County bond court.
• ⚠️ This incident is the latest in a series of false bomb threats at the airport over the years, including incidents in December 2023 and July 2021.