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Security breach briefly locks down Sea-Tac Airport

SEATAC, Wash. — Sea-Tac Airport was on lockdown Friday night due to a security breach, which delayed travelers.

According to Sea-Tac Airport officials, a person went through the “C” exit, which is between Checkpoint 4 and 5.

The person was located and taken into custody.

The lockdown was lifted at about 9:30 p.m.

Due to standard operating procedure, entrances were closed and all trains stopped.

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Passengers tweeted photos from inside the airport.

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