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Newark Liberty Terminal C Reopens After Security Breach

NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A security breach forced a lockdown of terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport Sunday night.

A man walked into the terminal through an exit at around 6:55 p.m., according to the Port Authority.

The man was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and turned over to Port Authority police.

Video from the scene shows agents detaining a man, who is lying on the ground, at gunpoint.

As per security protocol, the terminal was locked down, the Port Authority said.

The terminal was swept by authorities and K9 units and reopened at around 8:30 p.m.

 

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