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Hawaii airport evacuated due to Japanese grenades: police

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An airport in Hawaii was briefly evacuated after a Japanese man was found with two defused grenades in his hand luggage, police said after his arrest.

On Tuesday, officials evacuated the terminal while a bomb disposal squad was on site to examine the suspicious items discovered using an X-ray machine.

“Hilo International Airport experienced …

An airport in Hawaii was briefly evacuated after a Japanese man was found with two defused grenades in his hand luggage, police said after his arrest.

On Tuesday, officials evacuated the terminal while a bomb disposal squad was on site to examine the suspicious items discovered using an X-ray machine.

“Hilo International Airport experienced a brief shutdown for just over an hour,” Hawaii Police said in a statement.

The bomb disposal service determined that the objects were detonated grenades, police reported. This means that they are not dangerous.

A 41-year-old Japanese man was arrested for “terrorist threat” and is still in custody, police said.

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“The police remind the public that replica explosives, such as hand grenades, are prohibited in checked baggage and carry-on baggage.”

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