The police restricted vehicle traffic at the President Donald J Trump International Airport after a suspicious phone call sparked chaos. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon, hours before the president was scheduled to depart for Washington, D.C. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that the call was a bomb threat.
Reported bomb threat led to delays before normal traffic resumed
According to a report by WPTV, heavy police activity was seen at the Donald Trump airport on Sunday as investigators looked into a suspicious phone call. As a precaution, authorities slowed traffic entering the terminal, which ultimately led to flight delays.
People were also urged to stay alert and report any suspicious activity they notice. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the airport authorities posted a message for the public and wrote, “Law enforcement is investigating a suspicious phone call.”
The post further reads, “As a precaution, PBSO has slowed traffic entering the terminal, and travelers may experience delays. If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Thanks for your patience & cooperation.”
Police began investigating the call, which turned out to be a bomb threat, at around 1.23 p.m. Their investigation concluded around 2.30 p.m., and they reportedly found nothing. At 2.34 p.m., the official account of President Donald J Trump Airport posted, “Oct. 18, 2:34 p.m.: Roadways to the terminal have reopened. Airport operations have returned to normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
WPTV said many witnesses shared concerns about police closing off the airport arrival and departure area to vehicle traffic. One witness said many passengers exited their vehicles around Belvedere Boulevard during the investigation and walked toward the airport, fearing they might miss their flights.
Although traffic resumed to the airport around 2.30 p.m., authorities have not yet fully shared details about the call and the investigation.
