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PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) has announced the reopening of the local airport following a brief closure due to a security concern. The incident began shortly after 1:00 pm when PBSO K9 deputies patrolling the arrival area noticed an unattended bag.
Following standard security protocols, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit was promptly summoned to inspect the bag. As a precaution, the first level of the airport and the A & B screening areas on the second level were temporarily closed.
The PBSO EOD team conducted a thorough examination and subsequently deemed the bag safe, allowing normal airport operations to resume. This incident highlights the vigilance of airport secu