Feb 18 • 20:35 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man plays prank and says there is a bomb on a plane bound for Europe at São Paulo International Airport

A man made a prank call claiming that there was a bomb on a flight to Europe at São Paulo's International Airport, leading to a police response.

On a Wednesday afternoon, a man made a prank call reporting a bomb threat aboard an Air Europa flight at São Paulo's international airport, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Authorities received the alarm around 3 PM for a situation unfolding in Terminal 2, leading to the mobilization of the specialized Tactical Operations Group (Gate) and area police. The call was made by an employee who received the alarming message, only for the caller to hang up shortly after.

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