Broward Sheriff's Office deputies detained a man Tuesday morning after he claimed to have a bomb in his bag at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport , investigators confirmed.

The threat prompted authorities to evacuate the lower and upper levels of Terminal 4 while deputies conducted a security sweep. The BSO Bomb Squad Unit responded, secured the bag and assessed the situation. After a thorough search, BSO said no bomb was found.

FLL airport officials said on X the ongoing security investigation affected only the pre-security public areas of Terminal 4's arrivals and departures levels. Law enforcement diverted travelers to unaffected terminals, and the airport urged guests to remain patient during the disruption.

Despite the evacuations and diversions, the sheriff's offi

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