Fargo Police: Bomb threat at Hector International grounded flights

FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo Police responded Sat. morning to a report of a bomb threat at Hector International Airport in Fargo.

At approximately 8:56 a.m. Saturday, Fargo Police were called to Hector International Airport for a report of a bomb threat.

Officers responded to the airport, and worked with the FBI, TSA and Airport Authority members to investigate the threat. A Fargo Police K-9 unit, specially trained in explosive ordinance detection, conducted a sweep of the airport and did not locate any explosive devices.

Through the investigation, officers identified the call came from a phone number that has previously been involved in reported false calls for service, and determined there was no legitimate threat.

During the incident, TSA refrained from boarding any flights and temporarily halted incoming or outgoing flights.

The Fargo Police Department is working with the FBI as they continue an investigation.