Bomb Squad Called To LAX After Guns Found In Vehicle

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The discovery of several firearms in a vehicle prompted a bomb squad callout to Los Angeles International Airport Friday morning, creating a traffic nightmare.

At about 8:45 a.m., an LAPD bomb squad was called to the airport after a rifle, a pistol and several replica grenades was discovered inside an SUV which had been randomly stopped at a lower level checkpoint, Los Angeles World Airport Police told CBS2.

Police were processing the guns to ensure they are not stolen. It's unclear if they were loaded. The driver was questioned, but not immediately arrested. The guns may have been replicas as well, although that was not confirmed.

There were no terminal closures or evacuations. However, all LAX entrances from Century Boulevard and northbound Sepulveda Boulevard were closed during the incident, creating a significant traffic backup. Traffic from the Sepulveda Boulevard northbound transition ramp to the lower level of World Way North was diverted to the upper level of World Way North.

All lanes were reopened and the police activity was concluded by about 9:50 a.m.

Airport police did not disclose what initially prompted officers to stop and search the vehicle.