Multiple Airports Targeted in Bomb Threats: RVIPF Investigates Coordinated Attacks

The British Virgin Islands Airport Authority, sprang into action on May 5th after 4 pm, following the receipt of a bomb threat.  This incident, however, was not isolated. Reports emerged of similar threats targeting the International Airports of Turks and Caicos and Bermuda.

In the BVI, the threat, conveyed via email to Advance Marketing & Professional Services, claimed the presence of explosive devices aboard an aircraft and within the Terminal Building. A flight preparing for departure at the Bermuda airport was abruptly canceled.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and Airport Security swiftly evacuated the premises and conducted an exhaustive search of all areas. Fortunately, after two and a half hours of tense scrutiny, the all-clear signal was given, and normal operations resumed.

The RVIPF, in close collaboration with these jurisdictions, launched a concerted effort to identify the perpetrators behind these coordinated attacks.

Despite the intense search efforts, no explosive devices were found, leading authorities to conclude that the messages were likely malicious hoaxes aimed at sowing chaos and disrupting airport operations.

Kurt Menal