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AD FAN · 10-25-2005, 11:47 PM

I heard on the radio that there were bomb parts found at a airport in California. The whole day, I was like, omggg.....until I read this....

Oct 25, 6:33 PM EDT

Threat Prompts 3 Calif. Airports to Close

By ELLIOT SPAGAT
Associated Press Writer

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- A San Diego International Airport terminal was evacuated Tuesday morning after luggage screeners mistook a child's toy and a cookie for bomb-making materials.

It was part of a jittery morning for Southern California air travel as airports in Long Beach and Orange County also were shut down because of bomb threats, but no explosive devices were found, officials said.

Both airports are located within 50 miles of Los Angeles.

In San Diego, a bomb squad was called to the terminal around 7:45 a.m. but determined the carryon bag did not contain explosives, said Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Jennifer Peppin.

The terminal was reopened about 9:20 a.m. and passengers were allowed back in, Peppin said.

Five commuter flights to Los Angeles and one flight to Salt Lake City were delayed, said Steve Shultz, an airport spokesman.

Federal agents were investigating whether two telephone threats received around 3 a.m. were related, said FBI spokeswoman Cathy Viray.

At Long Beach, passengers who arrived around 5 a.m. for the first departing flights of the day were barred from entering terminals until the airport reopened around 7:20 a.m., said airport spokeswoman Sharon Diggs-Jackson.

The closure delayed some morning flights because security officials had to screen many passengers at once. One American Airlines flight was canceled.

While she declined to discuss the specific nature of the bomb threat because of security concerns, Diggs-Jackson said the airport rarely receives threatening calls.

No flights in or out of John Wayne Airport in Orange County were affected because officials finished investigating before the first flight departed at 7 a.m., said airport spokeswoman Jenny Wedge.

"We inspected all terminals and aircraft to ensure everything was safe," Wedge said. "We didn't identify anything, and the terminals continued to operate as normal."

Wedge described the call as a nonspecific threat because the caller didn't say where the bomb was located or even whether it was at John Wayne Airport.

"Without having specific information, we still have to take a threat of that type seriously," Wedge said.

Are they serious?? Mistaking toys and cookies for bomb making materials...

Hollow · 10-25-2005, 11:58 PM

better safe than sorry. i don't know about you but i'd rather they mistake toys and cookies for bombs than bombs for toys and cookies.

Stormtracker TF · 10-26-2005, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

better safe than sorry. i don't know about you but i'd rather they mistake toys and cookies for bombs than bombs for toys and cookies.

Well said.

Karen* · 10-26-2005, 12:19 AM

People are really paranoid, but I guess that's just the way things are in today's world. o_0

InspectorExstead · 10-26-2005, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

better safe than sorry. i don't know about you but i'd rather they mistake toys and cookies for bombs than bombs for toys and cookies.

Agreed. As annoying and as big of a hassle as it may be, if it ensures everyone's safety- do it.

AD FAN · 10-26-2005, 08:41 AM

oh, i def. agree, better safe than sorry, but i think they should be trained to know the difference between a cookie and a bomb. it doesn't really make me feel too safe.

10-25-2005, 11:47 PM	#1
AD FAN American Dreams Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 08, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 386	"Threat Prompts 3 Calif. Airports to Close" I heard on the radio that there were bomb parts found at a airport in California. The whole day, I was like, omggg.....until I read this.... Oct 25, 6:33 PM EDT Threat Prompts 3 Calif. Airports to Close By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) -- A San Diego International Airport terminal was evacuated Tuesday morning after luggage screeners mistook a child's toy and a cookie for bomb-making materials. It was part of a jittery morning for Southern California air travel as airports in Long Beach and Orange County also were shut down because of bomb threats, but no explosive devices were found, officials said. Both airports are located within 50 miles of Los Angeles. In San Diego, a bomb squad was called to the terminal around 7:45 a.m. but determined the carryon bag did not contain explosives, said Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Jennifer Peppin. The terminal was reopened about 9:20 a.m. and passengers were allowed back in, Peppin said. Five commuter flights to Los Angeles and one flight to Salt Lake City were delayed, said Steve Shultz, an airport spokesman. Federal agents were investigating whether two telephone threats received around 3 a.m. were related, said FBI spokeswoman Cathy Viray. At Long Beach, passengers who arrived around 5 a.m. for the first departing flights of the day were barred from entering terminals until the airport reopened around 7:20 a.m., said airport spokeswoman Sharon Diggs-Jackson. The closure delayed some morning flights because security officials had to screen many passengers at once. One American Airlines flight was canceled. While she declined to discuss the specific nature of the bomb threat because of security concerns, Diggs-Jackson said the airport rarely receives threatening calls. No flights in or out of John Wayne Airport in Orange County were affected because officials finished investigating before the first flight departed at 7 a.m., said airport spokeswoman Jenny Wedge. "We inspected all terminals and aircraft to ensure everything was safe," Wedge said. "We didn't identify anything, and the terminals continued to operate as normal." Wedge described the call as a nonspecific threat because the caller didn't say where the bomb was located or even whether it was at John Wayne Airport. "Without having specific information, we still have to take a threat of that type seriously," Wedge said. Are they serious?? Mistaking toys and cookies for bomb making materials...
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10-26-2005, 12:19 AM	#4
Karen* paradox. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 28,365	People are really paranoid, but I guess that's just the way things are in today's world. o_0
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10-25-2005, 11:58 PM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	better safe than sorry. i don't know about you but i'd rather they mistake toys and cookies for bombs than bombs for toys and cookies.

10-26-2005, 08:41 AM	#6
AD FAN American Dreams Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 08, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 386	oh, i def. agree, better safe than sorry, but i think they should be trained to know the difference between a cookie and a bomb. it doesn't really make me feel too safe.