Suspicious device found at Idaho Falls airport was not dangerous, officials say

IDAHO FALLS – A suspicious device discovered in someone’s luggage at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport Saturday afternoon resulted in an evacuation.

The Idaho Falls Police and Fire Departments responded around 3:50 p.m., according to city spokesman Eric Grossarth. The item in question was not specified.

Authorities detained passengers in a safe area of the terminal during the investigation.

Ultimately, police determined the device was not dangerous.

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