According to the Local10 ABC News outlet, the flight N257 was scheduled to depart Miami International Airport at 6:50 p.m. local time. However, the flight was delayed and local authorities have launched the investigation into the incident.
DEVELOPING: Miami International Airport reports police are investigating a "security concern" related to American Air flight #257 bound for Mexico City. pic.twitter.com/HttbZjWdSN
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) 25 октября 2018 г.
"All passengers have been contained and safety protocols have been set in place. Adjacent gates have been cleared," the Miami-Dade Police department said in a statement on Twitter.
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According to the media outlet, police officers are also checking passengers' cell phones.
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