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Amy Duffy

Glasgow Airport locked down and passengers stuck in massive queues due to 'concern for an item'

Glasgow Airport has been shut down by police due to an unknown incident.

Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 6am this morning, with Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remaining at the airport.

According to social media reports, passengers have been told that a 'suspicious package' has been found.

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Images shared online show huge queues of passengers as well as a group of police officers and firefighters on the airbridge.

Passengers have also reported that they are not being granted entry to the airport from the car park.

A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said: “At approximately 6am Police Scotland attended the airport due to concern around an item in a passenger bag in the central search area.

Passengers have reported massive queues in the airport (Twitter: DavidBrannagan1)

"Access to this part of the terminal is currently restricted while checks are being carried out meaning passengers arriving at the airport for departing flights will face delays.

"We are liaising with Police Scotland and will provide an update as soon as we can.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police and emergency services are currently in attendance at an ongoing incident at Glasgow Airport.

"The terminal building has been closed as a precaution, however, not evacuated. No further details available at this time."

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.

This is a breaking incident, more as we have it.

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