The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Cargo Terminal experienced a bomb scare on Apr. 25, 2024, just days after a shooting incident at KLIA Terminal 1 on Apr. 14. Malaysian authorities had vowed to step up security at the airport following the shooting incident.
The police received a report about a package in KLIA’s cargo terminal at 1:30 pm that day, according to Malay Mail and the New Straits Times. The package, addressed to someone in Limbang, Sarawak, was scanned to reveal its contents – a laptop, battery, and some wires. Attached to the package was a threatening note that warned: “Be careful. Do not throw it; it might explode. This is a bomb.”
Robot to investigate
Malaysia’s police, as well as its K-9 and bomb disposal unit, were activated. The package was ultimately deemed to be a hoax after the dogs from the K-9 unit and Malaysian authorities investigated and did not find any explosive material. The package was subsequently destroyed using a robotic unit, as per Malaysia’s standard operating procedure, and no explosion occurred.
Malaysian authorities contacted the sender of the package, who is in Kuala Lumpur, and he confirmed its contents. The sender is currently being investigated for criminal threats.
The bomb scare at KLIA Cargo Terminal comes just days after a shooting incident at KLIA Terminal 1, highlighting the need for increased security measures at the airport.