False Bomb Claim at German Airport Disrupts 30 Flights, Affects 3,000 Passengers

Air traffic at Germany’s Stuttgart Airport was temporarily halted after a German national claimed he had a bomb in his luggage, triggering a large-scale security operation.

The false bomb claim disrupted 30 flights and affected around 3,000 passengers as the airport’s operations were interrupted.

Federal police said the security operation followed the man’s assertion that he was carrying an explosive device in his baggage.

No further details were provided about the duration of the disruption or any legal action taken against the man.