A man caused a security scare at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday after he claimed he had a bomb in his bag, authorities said.

The incident happened at Terminal 4, and as a precaution, the upper and lower levels of the terminal were evacuated, Broward Sheriff's Office officials said.

The Bomb Squad Unit responded and secured the bag, while the man was detained, officials added.

Airport officials said the incident was impacting access to pre-security public areas of the arrivals and departures levels of Terminal 4 only.

BSO said the incident remained under investigation.

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