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Police Operation in Frankfurt Airport Finished After Alleged 'Gun Alert'

The Saturday evacuation of Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport was prompted by an alleged "gun threat" after suspicious abandoned baggage was found.
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Frankfurt police announced that they had wrapped up an operation at Frankfurt Airport on Saturday after an earlier evacuation due to a possible "gun threat". According to police, a detailed press release on the incident will be rolled out soon.

Police reportedly detained two people and are looking for a third suspect after unattended luggage was found at the German airport.

Earlier, it was reported that Terminal 1 of the airport had been evacuated due to an alleged "gun threat".

A video emerged online showing a police officer pointing a gun at someone lying on the floor.

​Some passengers tweeted questions about whether the evacuation could lead to flight cancellations.

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