Newark Liberty Terminal C Reopens After Security Breach
NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A security breach forced a lockdown of terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport Sunday night.
A man walked into the terminal through an exit at around 6:55 p.m., according to the Port Authority.
Terminal C at Newark Airport shutdown after man enters terminal through exit. K-9's sweeps happening now @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/NzkDBsnbe2
— Matt Kozar (@MattKozar_) August 31, 2015
The man was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and turned over to Port Authority police.
Video from the scene shows agents detaining a man, who is lying on the ground, at gunpoint.
As per security protocol, the terminal was locked down, the Port Authority said.
Following security scare, Terminal C at Newark Airport (United) has reopened @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/6aupqojtmw
— Matt Kozar (@MattKozar_) August 31, 2015
The terminal was swept by authorities and K9 units and reopened at around 8:30 p.m.