Bomb Hoax at Mendoza Argentina Airport, Before Arrival of Peru Soccer Team

Posted on June 30, 2011 • Filed under: Argentina, Latin America Travel, Peru, Police/Military Activity, TRAVEL

Hoy.com.ec reports that a bomb hoax in the Plumerillo International Airport in Mendoza, Argentina caused a partial evacuation on Thursday June 30th. Officials say the hoax was reported just before the Peruvian national soccer team was due to arrive in Mendoza for the Copa America. Police say a passenger left a couple of bags in the main room of the airport, which caused an evacuation of about 200 people including journalists waiting for the arrival of the Peruvian team. About fifteen minutes later the passenger returned to collect their forgotten luggage and the situation returned to normal, officials report.Read Article

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