Sweden's Stockholm Skavsta Airport evacuated after ‘explosive substance’ found in elderly woman’s bag
Passengers were ordered to leave the building and a bomb disposal team was called
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A Swedish airport was evacuated after traces of an explosive substance were found in an elderly woman’s bag, it has been reported.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport’s departure hall was evacuated and a bomb disposal team was called following the discovery as it went through the airport security on Sunday morning.
All departing flights were suspended, said Joakim Lindholm, operations manager at the airport.
Officers believe it is an explosive or flammable powder, reported Goteborgs Posten.
Duty officer Roland Lindkvist said: “The baggage and departure halls were evacuated, which has affected departing flights but not arrivals.
“The bag in question belongs to an elderly lady and she is cooperating with us. She says she does not know how the powder got on her bag.
“There are no known threats to the airport and we have no reason not to the trust the person in questions."
The airport is Sweden’s fifth largest, and around 100km (60 miles) from Stockholm, which mainly handles low-cost airlines.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments