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UK airport terminal reopens after 'explosive' scare
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THE north terminal of south London's Gatwick Airport has re-opened after an explosive scare, the airport announced Saturday.
"Following advice from the Police, we can now confirm that the north terminal has re-opened," the airport said on its twitter account. "We are working with our airlines to return north terminal to usual operations."
The north terminal was evacuated as a precautionary measure after a man had "discarded an item" at the airport and Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists were at the scene.
The 41-year-old man, who was reported to be French, was held after he was allegedly seen putting an item in a bin. Police said a suspected firearm was found.
Det Supt Nick May was quoted as saying by the BBC: "At this time, we are investigating the circumstances of the incident and it is too early to say what the item may be.
"However, given the events in Paris on Friday evening, there is heightened awareness around any such incident and it is best that we treat the matter in all seriousness."
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