Fake Grenade Sparks Evacuation At Houston's Hobby Airport

HOUSTON, TX — For the second day in a row, the threat of an explosive has caused the evacuation of a Houston area airport.

On Thursday morning, a Boy Scout who was carrying a fake hand grenade in his carry-on bag was detained after TSA agents found the grenade at a security checkpoint.

The incident happened at about 4:30 a.m. at Houston's Hobby Airport as hundreds were arriving for early morning flights.

Explosives specialists from the Houston Police were called to the terminal and determined the grenade was a fake.

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It was the second incident this week at a Houston airport involving explosives.

RELATED: Terminal D Bush Airport Cleared After Man Claims He Has A Bomb

On Wednesday, a passenger who was going through TSA security at Terminal D at Bush Intercontinental Airport claimed to have a bomb in his backpack.

The terminal was evacuated, and HPD's bombs squad was called, but was sent back when officials determined it was a hoax.

Meanwhile, officials said the 17-year-old Boy Scout was carrying the prop as part of an exercise on what not to bring on a plane, and could face charges, KPRC reported.

The checkpoint was reopened just after 5:30 a.m.

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