Teen arrested for FLL bomb threat, deputies say

Baggage claim at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. (WPLG)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Authorities arrested a teenager in connection with a bomb threat at a major South Florida airport.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest of a 16-year-old boy, who has not been publicly identified.

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Deputies said they responded to a call of a bomb threat on Monday afternoon at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Ultimately, investigators identified the 16-year-old and took him into custody.

Deputies arrested him on charges of criminal mischief and false report of a bomb or explosive.


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