MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami-Dade Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to a reported suspicious package aboard a JetBlue flight at Miami International Airport.
JetBlue Flight 2892 was taxiing on the tarmac, preparing for its journey to New York City, when authorities received a call regarding a potential threat involving a suspicious package. A specialized bomb squad was promptly dispatched to the scene to conduct an investigation.
The aircraft, carrying 144 passengers, was subsequently directed to the penalty box area as a precautionary measure.
Officials confirmed that all individuals were removed from the plane so authorities could do a sweep of the aircraft.
The flight eventually arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport after about a three-hour delay.
According to Miami-Dade police, the incident was a false alarm.
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