Parts of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport evacuated after bomb threat, BSO says

Deputies detained a man who claimed he had a bomb in his bag at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Tuesday morning, prompting an evacuation in parts of the facility, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputies ordered the evacuation of the lower and upper levels of Terminal 4 while did a security sweep, the sheriff’s office said around noon.

Airport officials said in a statement that the incident is affecting access to pre-security public areas of the arrival and departure levels of the terminal.

“We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this ongoing investigation,” the airport said in the statement.

Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Claudinne Caro said the bomb squad is at the airport and has secured the bag.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.