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Man breaches security at San Diego airport; terminal evacuated as officials search

Travelers wait after authorities evacuated Terminal 2 and grounded planes at the San Diego International Airport.
Travelers wait in long lines after authorities evacuated Terminal 2 and grounded planes at the San Diego International Airport in San Diego on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, due to a breach of security when a man bypassed a luggage security screening.
(Adriana Heldiz / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Authorities evacuated Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport and grounded flights after a man with carry-on luggage bypassed a security checkpoint, officials said Thursday.

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Authorities evacuated Terminal 2 at the San Diego International Airport and grounded planes there after a man with carry-on luggage bypassed a security checkpoint, officials said Thursday.

The security breach happened about 12:25 p.m., according to the Transportation Security Administration. TSA officers began searching for the traveler, but could not find him immediately.

TSA officials evacuated Terminal 2 West and East to sweep the area.

“Law enforcement canines and TSA are currently conducting sweep of the terminal, TSA officials said in a statement. “Once that is complete, TSA will begin rescreening all travelers once the terminal is clear of any potential security threats.”

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Airport officials said the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights departing from the Terminal while the TSA conducts its search.

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