Jet free to leave after security scare

Name: Jet free to leave after security scare
Start: 2026-05-16T09:00:00.000Z
Location: Caribbean

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After a 24-hour security clearance at Piarco International Airport, a jet carrying eight Ukrainians was allowed to depart Trinidad. The aircraft failed to declare explosives, prompting a temporary safety alert.

🌐 Location: Caribbean — Sources: 5 — First seen: 2026-05-16 — Last seen: 2026-05-17

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Piarco International Airport

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Spirit Airlines

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