Normal operations have resumed at Kelowna International Airport after officials received reports that a suspicious item was on board a WestJet plane that was sitting on the tarmac.

In a statement, YLW said, “As a safety precaution, emergency crews were dispatched to respond to the incident. The threat was deemed non-credible and normal operations of the airport have resumed.”

In a release, Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey with Kelowna RCMP said, “Airport officials evacuated the aircraft as a precaution and called in emergency crews.”

The suspicious item was on board a WestJet plane that was departing from the airport.

O’Donaghey added, “Although police do not believe the item poses a threat, RCMP plan to conduct a precautionary search of the aircraft to ensure public safety.”

RCMP said that normal airport operations will not be affected by the investigation.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, dozens of emergency crews were called to Kelowna International Airport after reports of a suspicious item on board a WestJet plane.

The plane is currently sitting on the tarmac in front of the terminal.

Some fire crews have been released from the scene, but there is still a large presence on-scene.

Global Okanagan has a crew at Kelowna International Airport. YLW officials have told us that there will be an official statement shortly.

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