UPDATE: False alarm; disruption at Sangster International Airport caused by lighter in the shape of gun -Minister Vaz

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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UPDATE: Flight disruption at Sangster International Airport caused by security breach involving firearm -Minister Vaz

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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Flights at Sangster International Airport affected following emergency situation

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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Traffic diverted from Gordon Boulevard, Spanish Town following crash

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine closed to vehicular traffic tomorrow

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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Larger broiler companies to access $1B loan facility to help boost chicken production levels in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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Local Government Ministry to assign 500 workers from Youth Summer Employment Programme to assist with Hurricane Beryl’s recovery efforts

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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Energy Minister Daryl Vaz discusses burying power lines to mitigate natural disaster damage

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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Citizens who get State aid for home reconstruction following damages caused by Beryl to be selected from special database

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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JPS to access $50M disaster fund to help it recover from damage caused by Hurricane Beryl 

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that this afternoon’s disruption to flights at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James was caused by a false alarm.

Initially it was thought that a firearm had passed through the pre-boarding passenger screening machine.

The item was reportedly spotted in a bag on screening images after the passenger had passed through and entered the departure lounge.

This triggered emergency protocols at the airport, which included the cessation of boarding and departure of flights until the passenger and the bag were identified.

It was subsequently discovered that the item in question was a lighter in the shape of a gun.

Minister Vaz noted that several flights were impacted due to the emergency protocols being activated.

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