Scare At Palm Springs International Airport: Details Released

PALM SPRINGS, CA — A person managed to bypass TSA security screening Thursday at Palm Springs International Airport, leading to a temporary shutdown of flights.

The breach, which occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m., led to airport authorities clearing out the secure side of the terminal and exiting everyone inside, as well as halting all flights, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.

A search was conducted and the individual was "apprehended," police said.

By 6:30 p.m., the all-clear was given. Normal airport operations resumed but all passengers who had previously cleared security were required to get rescreened, police said.

Due to the incident, flight delays were reported.

No injuries were reported and an update on the person who breached airport security was not provided.