Man arrested after Heathrow Airport terminal evacuation


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  • Wednesday, 10 Sep 2025

LONDON, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- A man has been arrested following a suspected hazardous materials incident at Terminal 4 of London's Heathrow Airport, police and local media reported Tuesday.

The Terminal's check-in area was evacuated and closed Monday evening after reports of possible hazardous substances. Metropolitan Police officers recovered a canister believed to contain CS spray, a substance that can cause eye irritation, chest tightness, coughing, and sneezing.

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