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AIRPORT--Police have given the all-clear sign and the bomb threat at Princess Juliana International Airport SXM is over. Airport operations are back to normal as of 2:15pm. Access roads leading to the airport from Simpson Bay Causeway roundabout and from Maho roundabout have been reopened.
Persons traveling today, Friday, should check with their airlines for adjusted flight schedules.
Tourism and Transportation Minister Claret Connor, Police Spokesman Inspector Henson and Airport Representative Clifton “Cliffy†Brown gave an impromptu press conference standing at the causeway roundabout about the situation.
The terminal building and the KLM aircraft to which the threat was directed were searched by various government agencies. Travelers and personnel had to evacuate the terminal building to the parking area in order for the search to take place.
At the press conference, Connor said various protocols had to be followed according to international civil aviation regulations when a bomb threat is made.
The minister was very pleased with the professionalism carried out by all authorities, and every effort was made to limit the inconvenience to travellers, adding that number one was caution and prevention as well as safety of all concerned.
Brown stated things went smoothly as protocols were followed, adding that airport were well trained and prepared for these types of situations.
