Hobby Airport In Houston - Evacuation Over Possible Bomb

HOUSTON — A Boy Scout’s toy grenade was the “suspicious device” behind the evacuation of the security checkpoint at Houston’s Hobby Airport early Thursday, KPRC reports.

#BREAKING: Evacuations underway at Hobby Airport after a device was found in a passenger’s bag at the security checkpoint. We’ll continue to update this story here and on KHOU 11 News This Morning https://t.co/4xAvfDtffh pic.twitter.com/sUVxBG3Xw1

— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) June 7, 2018

Update 7:01 a.m. EDT June 7: A Boy Scout’s toy grenade prompted the evacuation of Hobby Airport’s TSA checkpoint, Houston police said Thursday morning.

According to KPRC, the 17-year-old was detained after security screeners found the toy in his bag.

“No word on any penalties,” KPRC tweeted.

BREAKING: 17-year-old Boy Scout detained after security scare at @HobbyAirport. @houstonpolice say he was carrying a toy grenade in his bag. No word on any penalties. @KPRC2 #kprc2 pic.twitter.com/T2UIObbhCH

— KPRC Cathy Hernandez (@KPRC2Cathy) June 7, 2018

The airport has reopened the checkpoint and allowed travelers back into the area.

“Now might be a good time for a gentle reminder that there are items you CANNOT bring through security checkpoints,” the airport tweeted, along with a list of TSA-approved items.

Now might be a good time for a gentle reminder that there are items you CANNOT bring through security checkpoints. Please double check this list before heading to ANY airport for a flight: https://t.co/0Ps4sWpruF

— Hobby Airport (@HobbyAirport) June 7, 2018

Update 6:43 a.m. EDT June 7: The suspicious device has been removed, the airport tweeted just after 6:30 a.m. EDT Thursday.

“Device has been removed, and TSA is re-opening the checkpoint and working to resume passenger screening,” Hobby Airport tweeted. “Expect some delays through security, and as always check with your carrier to see if your flight has been impacted.”

Device has been removed, and TSA is re-opening the checkpoint and working to resume passenger screening. Expect some delays through security, and as always check with your carrier to see if your flight has been impacted. #fly2houston

— Hobby Airport (@HobbyAirport) June 7, 2018

Passenger Michael Oder tweeted a photo from the scene.

“Looks like things are clearing,” he wrote.

Looks like things are clearing. @TSA is working to reopen. They asked for @SouthwestAir employees to come forward and go through. #hobbyairport pic.twitter.com/1ppbp9wh7h

— ?’s Michael Oder (@TVsMichaelOder) June 7, 2018

Update 6:26 a.m. EDT June 7: The airport confirmed the news in a tweet just after 6 a.m. EDT Thursday.

“The TSA security line has been closed due to a suspicious device being found during screening,” the airport tweeted. “Please check with your carrier to see if your flight is being impacted by this delay. We will post updates as they become available.”

The TSA security line has been closed due to a suspicious device being found during screening. Please check with your carrier to see if your flight is being impacted by this delay. We will post updates as they become available.

— Hobby Airport (@HobbyAirport) June 7, 2018

One traveler tweeted that passengers had to evacuate the airport but were let back in:

Just had to evacuate @HobbyAirport. They let us back in, but are being kept back from @TSA checkpoint. pic.twitter.com/ruTJ0ClhkJ

— ?’s Michael Oder (@TVsMichaelOder) June 7, 2018