Police respond to a bomb threat at King Phalo Airport

Police respond to a bomb threat at King Phalo Airport Londekile Wed, 10/21/2026 - 15:28 21 Oct 2026 The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape confirms that a bomb threat involving a commercial aircraft at King Phalo Airport on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, was investigated and found to be a false alarm. The KuGompo Explosives Unit received a complaint of a bomb threat at the airport. On arrival, Bomb Disposal members were briefed by airport security. According to information received, a call was made to the passenger information desk alleging that there was a bomb on the aircraft. The call was made from an unknown number. The airport subsequently informed the SAPS. A multi-disciplinary response was activated, including Bomb Disposal, K9 Explosive Detection Dogs, Airport Security, hostage negotiator, fire department, and Emergency Medical Services. All passengers, pilots, and cabin crew safely disembarked from the aircraft. A systematic search of the aircraft and luggage was conducted. No explosives, explosive devices, suspicious objects, or hazardous materials were found. The scene was declared all clear and handed back to airport security. A case of contravention o

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