11 Aug 2023 | 12:12 PM UTC
Colombia: Disruptions ongoing at Cucuta's Camilo Daza International Airport as officials investigate suspicious package Aug. 11
Disruptions are ongoing at Camilo Daza International Airport in Cucuta, Colombia, as officials investigate suspicious package Aug. 11.
Event
Disruptions are ongoing at Cucuta's Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) on Aug. 11 after authorities evacuated the facility as a precaution due to the discovery of a suspicious package. Officials have also closed roads near the airport as a precaution while they investigate the package. There is a large security presence in the area.
Flight 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. Flight cancelations or rerouting are also possible.
Advice
Confirm flights before departing for the airport or checking out of accommodation. Heed the instructions of security personnel.