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Last Updated: Friday, 28 May, 2004, 16:47 GMT 17:47 UK
Airport is closed in bomb scare
Guernsey airport was closed on Friday afternoon after a suspect package was discovered onboard an Aurigny aircraft.

A stewardess found the item at 1500 and the plane was evacuated and bomb disposal officers called in.

Following x-rays the package was found to be harmless and was removed.

During the closure one incoming flight had to be diverted to Jersey.




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