Bomb threat sparks security alert at 42 Philippine airports

Security patrols and sniffer dogs were deployed at dozens of Philippine airports Friday, after the aviation regulator received a bomb threat against commercial planes.

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This photo taken on October 4, 2023 shows departing travellers (background) waiting in line for security checks as officials screen carry-on luggage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in metro Manila. Security patrols and sniffer dogs were deployed at dozens of Philippine airports on October 6, after the aviation regulator received a bomb threat against commercial planes. -- Photo: AFP

2023-10-06 16:34:15

Security patrols and sniffer dogs were deployed at dozens of Philippine airports Friday, after the aviation regulator received a bomb threat against commercial planes.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said it was investigating the threat received via email on Wednesday warning that aircraft at Manila airport and four others would "explode".

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