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US airport shut because of 'serious threat'

Richmond International Airport was evacuated as sniffer dogs searched the complex.

A VIRGINA AIRPORT has reopened in the past hour following a full evacuation and security alert earlier today.

Flights at Richmond International Airport were suspended because of a threat telephoned in that was “deemed serious enough to evacuate the terminal as a precautionary measure”.

A number of agencies performed sweeps of the campus with the aid of sniffer dogs over a four-hour period. The searches turned up nothing suspicious and normal operations, including airline desks and security screening, resumed shortly after.

Passengers were advised to rebook their flights with operating airlines.

Image: Anthony Byrneside/Twitter

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