Passenger Detained After Smoking Luggage Sparks Evacuation at Kotoka Airport1 min read

The management of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has issued a strong warning to passengers after confirming that on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 3.27pm, a passenger’s luggage was detected to be emitting smoke at the baggage wrap area at the Departure Hall, Terminal 3, KIA.

The GACL said that the Operations Room of Aviation Security Department was immediately alerted and the luggage in question was swiftly isolated. Passengers in the terminal at the time were quickly evacuated in line with GACL’s Emergency Operations procedures.

The passenger has been handed over to the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) for interrogation, a statement said.

“Passengers are advised not to travel with batteries, as this is against International Civil Aviation Regulations. Any detection of batteries or any other prohibited items or substances in luggage, will be confiscated and the passenger handed over to the authorities for processing,” the statement cautioned.
It further stated that “Management wishes to thank passengers who were in the departure hall at the time of the incident for their cooperation during the evacuation process. The safety of our passengers is paramount. All passenger facilitation and terminal operations have resumed smoothly.”