UPDATE 2:20 p.m. EST: Airport officials said delays continue as TSA workers resume screening passengers.
Passengers are being advised to arrive early for afternoon flights.
Update: The West Checkpoint is fully operational but delays continue as the TSA works to safely and efficiently screen passengers. Please arrive early to the airport if you have a scheduled flight this afternoon and check with your airline for flight status updates.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) February 16, 2019
UPDATE 2:10 p.m. EST
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UPDATE 1:50 p.m. EST
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In regards to the incident at the Orlando International Airport @MCO, all reports on an active shooter or a subject with a gun are FALSE. Incident is contained and subject has been arrested.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) February 16, 2019
Update: Screening has resumed at the West Checkpoint (gates 1-59). APM shuttle service has resumed between the terminal and the airsides. Thank you for your patience and delays continue as we work toward resume normal operations.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) February 16, 2019
UPDATE 1:40 p.m. EST: WFTV reporter Michael Lopardi sees long line for gates 1-59 stretches all the way down the corridor past the food court.
Long line for gates 1-59 at Orlando International Airport right now. The line stretches all the way down the corridor past the food court #WFTV pic.twitter.com/lhdCFIWwR8
— Michael Lopardi (@MLopardiWFTV) February 16, 2019
Original report: A passenger attempted to breach security at a TSA checkpoint at Orlando International Airport, an airport spokesperson said.
The incident caused a security scare at around noon Saturday, WFTV-TV reported.
This attempted breach comes two weeks after a TSA worker died after jumping from a balcony inside the airport.
Airport officials said the incident occurred at the checkpoint for gates 1-59.
Law enforcement sources said the suspect was taken down with a stun gun.
Officials said the screening process was paused and will resume.
This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more information comes in.
We are currently investigating an incident that has occurred at the checkpoint for gates 1-59 which paused security screening for a time. Screening is in the process of being resumed. We will post updates as needed.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) February 16, 2019
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