Airport 3rd Floor Shut Down Due to Bomb Threat

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Airport 3rd Floor Shut Down Due to Bomb Threat

At 10:30 am, today, August 10, 2022, PBSO Deputies working at PBIA received information that a male was threatening to harm himself.  As deputies approached the individual the male made utterances that he had a device in his luggage. The 3rd level, departing area & ticket counters, were immediately shut down and evacuated.  PBSO Bomb & Arson Squad arrived and deemed the area safe.  The 3 level was reopened.  The male will be Baker acted and charged with False Report concerning planning a bomb and explosive for a weapon of mass destruction and trespass.