Billy Bishop Airport Evacuates Terminal After 'Suspicious Item' Was Found

Passenger security screening has been "temporarily suspended" at Billy Bishop Airport this morning and travellers should expect flight delays.

A "suspicious item" was found in a carry-on item this morning, according to a tweet from Billy Bishop Airport and an investigation into the item is ongoing.

Passenger are asked not to enter the terminal and should expect flight delays. More details to follow. 2/2
— Billy Bishop Airport (@BBishopAirport) September 27, 2021

Toronto Police and Toronto Fire are on the scene.

According to Billy Bishop Airport, "passenger[s] are asked not to enter the terminal and should expect flight delays."

CTV News has reported that police began evacuating the terminal before 9 a.m.