Colombia: Disruptions continue at Cucuta's Camilo Daza International Airport after officials find explosives Aug. 11 /update 1

Event

Disruptions are continuing at Cucuta's Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) on Aug. 11. Officials have reportedly confirmed to local media that a suspicious package found earlier contained explosives and was detonated by authorities at the airport in a controlled environment, causing no injuries. Authorities evacuated the facility and closed roads near the airport as a precaution upon the discovery of the suspicious package. There is still a large security presence in the area, and officials are carrying out searches for other suspicious packages in and around the airport. It remains unclear when the airport will resume operations.

Flight cancelations and delays are likely over the coming hours as authorities investigate the incident and clear the airport for operations. Lingering disruptions are likely after authorities give the all-clear as the airport clears the backlog of flights. Rerouting of flights is also possible.

Advice

Confirm flights before departing for the airport or checking out of accommodation. Heed the instructions of security personnel.