Aviation Secutiry at Auckland International Airport have located a passenger who had an "item of concern", originally believed to be a knife.
The passenger went through international screening and the x-ray machine identified they had a knife "on their person", Newshub reported.
The person continued through into the terminal.
Newshub said the passenger had been identified via Customs information.
Aviation Security have advised there has been a security breach but have now located the passenger involved. They are now going to restart screening but it will take some time to clear the backlog - we appreciate your patience.
— Auckland Airport (@AKL_Airport) April 24, 2018
Auckland Airport says they have now restarted passenger screening but expect delays.
Several people on Twitter are reporting massive delays and long queues due to the security breach.
Kiwi travellers very relaxed in the face of massive delays after a security breach Auckland Airport. “Someone’s pole vaulted the x-ray” @AKL_Airport pic.twitter.com/7LycsHqNdg
— James Kenyon (@JKenyonMusic) April 24, 2018
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