A bomb disposal team was sent to Gatwick Airport on Friday after a suspected prohibited item was found in luggage, prompting the evacuation of parts of the South Terminal. Sussex Police confirmed that a security cordon remained in place as the situation was addressed.

The discovery was made at around 8:20 am, leading to significant disruption. Passengers were kept out of the terminal, and authorities advised the public to avoid the area due to traffic delays. Gatwick, the UK’s second-busiest airport, is located about 30 miles south of London.

In a separate event earlier on Friday, London police conducted a controlled explosion near the U.S. embassy in south London after a suspect package was discovered.