New Zealand airport evacuated due to bomb threat

The international airport in New Zealand's scenic Queenstown was evacuated on Friday due to a bomb threat which also led to a temporay closure. Following the report of an explosive device, asking passengers and members of the public to stay away from the airport. Queenstown Airport had activated its emergency security protocols about 8.40 a.m. in response to the potential threat. Defence Force’s bomb disposal were called on Friday morning, the airport said, adding passengers of delayed flights had access to food and shelters provided. As a result, at least 15 Air New Zealand flights were cancelled and one turned around mid-flight. But the airport has since reopened after the Defence Force advised that the items initially reported as a possible bomb did not pose a threat. The police have also lifted the cordon around the airport. The Shillong Times, a leading news organisation in Meghalaya, brings to you news and information from across the state, the Northeast region and the country. Like, Share and Subscribe to TST channel for latest news and updates. You can also read the news on www.theshillongtimes.com We are also on: Facebook:   / theshillongtimes   Twitter:   / shillongtimesin   Instagram:   / theshillongtimes   Pinterest: https://pin.it/2UNYcYV