Crime & Safety

All-Clear Given At ATL Airport After Police Probe

The investigation at the Atlanta airport affected operations on the airport's north side, officials said.

An unattended bag near the north domestic baggage carousels has prompted an Atlanta Police at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
An unattended bag near the north domestic baggage carousels has prompted an Atlanta Police at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

ATLANTA, GA — The all-clear has been given at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after an unattended bag triggered a police probe, airport officials tweeted.

Atlanta Police were investigating the bag near the airport's north domestic baggage carousels, affecting operations on the airport's north side.

Personnel and passengers were temporarily evacuated due to the probe, police said. No threats were found, police said.

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All operations have since returned to normal, airport officials said.

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