Extra Security Measures In Place At Miami International Airport & PortMiami
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami International Airport (MIA) and PortMiami have upped their security measures following a shooting Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Out of an abundance of caution, extra security measures in place at MIA. All operations are normal.
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) January 6, 2017
PortMiami is open, operations are normal. Out of an abundance of caution, enhanced security measures are in place
— PortMiami (@PortMiami) January 6, 2017
CBS4's David Sutta was able to confirm a Miami-Dade police special response team is in place in baggage claim area of Miami International Airport.
We continue to monitor the situation at @FLLFlyer & are providing support personnel to assist during this incident. We have... (1/3)
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) January 6, 2017
initiated immediate security plans in partnership with our law enforcement and security partners to ensure.... (2/3)
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) January 6, 2017
the safety of our residents and visitors at @iflymia. There is currently no known nexus to @MiamiDadeCounty. #SeeSomethingSaySomething
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) January 6, 2017
Sutta also captured video of federal agents on the scene.
The Southeast Florida Fusion Center released a statement, stating there is no known threat to MIA.
"Regarding the incident at the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, there is currently no known nexus to Miami-Dade County. The Southeast Florida Fusion Center will continue to closely monitor the situation."
Michael Hernandez, the director of communications for Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, says the mayor has been briefed by Miami-Dade Police Director Juan Perez.
@MayorGimenez has been briefed by @JPerezinMia and @iflymia Dir. Enhanced security measures will remain in place at @PortMiami & @iflymia
— Mike Hernández (@HernandezMA5) January 6, 2017
Sutta spoke with Emilio T. Gonzalez, the director and chief executive officer of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, who said eight flights were diverted from Fort Lauderdale and have arrived at MIA.
Some flights are being diverted to MIA - best to check with your airline. Thanks.
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) January 6, 2017
Even with the increased security at both MIA and PortMiami, Hernandez said they are operating normally.
Port Everglades was shut down due to the traffic situation at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Port Everglades is closed to all traffic due to the developing situation at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
— Port Everglades (@PortEverglades) January 6, 2017
But it reopened at around 5 p.m.
At this time normal operations have resumed at the Port all gates are open for entry and exit.
— Port Everglades (@PortEverglades) January 6, 2017