Cape Town — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that business operations have resumed at Cape Town International Airport following a security threat.
The South African Police Services(SAPS) Bomb Squad was deployed to the airport after the crew of a departing flight was alerted to a possible security threat aboard FlySafair Flight 102 (FA102) travelling from OR Tambo International Airport to Cape Town.
In an X post, Mark Maclean, ACSA Regional General Manager, Cluster 2, said the threat was managed by the SAPS and relevant law enforcement agencies.
“ACSA would like to assure the public that the reported security threat was an isolated incident triggered by comments made by two passengers aboard the aircraft. It must be made clear that the incident was isolated to a specific aircraft and SAPS have since declared the aircraft safe.” Maclean said.
The two suspects were apprehended and pose no further risk to airport operations. Airport management assured passengers and stakeholders that operations were not impacted and the airport is operating as normal this morning.
MEDIA STATEMENT
7 June 2024
ACSA assures passengers of safe and secure operations following security threat at @capetownintAirports Company South Africa (ACSA) can confirm that operations at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) are operating as normal following last night’s…
— Airports Company SA (@Airports_ZA) June 7, 2024
The passengers were told to wait for a few hours after they were told there were “operational issues” and sorting out paperwork before they were escorted to a different aircraft, The Citizen reported.
“Passengers and crew have safely disembarked, and a thorough sweep of the aircraft is underway. The safety and security of all involved remains a top priority, with measures being taken to mitigate any risks associated with the threat.” he said.
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