Fort Lauderdale Airport EVACUATED Security Incident - VIDEO

Fort Lauderdale Airport evacuated due to 'security-related incident'. Passengers express frustration over lack of communication from airport authorities.

Fort Lauderdale Airport was evacuated on Sunday night in response to a 'security-related incident'. The upper level of Terminal 1 was evacuated while the airport's departures entrance was temporarily closed in an abundance of caution. The airport posted a statement online early on Sunday evening, stating, 'Due to a developing security-related incident, law enforcement has evacuated the upper level of Terminal 1 and temporarily closed Fort Lauderdale's Departures entrance in an abundance of caution until further notice.' Airport security and police have advised people to avoid the terminal lobby while law enforcement deals with the issue. One online commenter reported that a suspect had been observed passing through the Clear Secure security line 'with something he should not have had.' Passengers affected by the evacuation expressed frustration at the lack of communication by airport authorities, with one user stating, 'As someone evacuated over an hour ago, an UPDATE is deserved,' and another expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of communication with stranded passengers.