All-clear at Atlanta airport after suspicious package investigation

Atlanta police have given the all-clear at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after a suspicious package investigation blocked part of baggage claim Friday morning.

“All clear” just given by @Atlanta_Police https://t.co/VuezmpSlXN
— Aaron Diamant (@AaronDiamantWSB) February 15, 2019

The department’s bomb squad was called in after the package was discovered in baggage claim, officials said. Video from Channel 2 Action News showed authorities approaching the airport’s domestic south terminal.

An Atlanta Police Department bomb squad unit was called to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday after a suspicious package was reported in baggage claim. (Photo: Channel 2 Action News)

It is not clear what the package was. Investigators have not released any other details.

We’re headed to @ATLairport where @Atlanta_Police bomb squad called out for “suspicious package” at Domestic side South Terminal. Video via @ZachKleinWSB @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/sKsogLMKro
— Aaron Diamant (@AaronDiamantWSB) February 15, 2019

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