LONDON, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Gatwick Airport reopened its north terminal Saturday, hours after thousands of passengers were evacuated when a man was seen discarding what appeared to be a firearm.
A 41-year-old man from Vendome, France, with a suspected firearm was arrested about 9:30 a.m. local time after he was spotted acting suspiciously. Sussex Police said the man was at a pre-screening area when he was taken into custody. He had not checked in or passed through any passport or security checks. Police found "personal items and what appears to be a firearm" in connection to the incident. Police said, "the viability of the weapon has yet to be established."