The foreign news agency CNN reported that New Chitose Airport in Japan was closed due to the disappearance of scissors.
Currently, 200 flights remain delayed due to the incident. Almost 40 flights have been cancelled.
CNN writes: "Local law enforcement officials believe the scissors may have been taken by a terrorist."
Police believe the attacker intends to use the above-described item as a weapon, which he plans to use on board the aircraft.
Critical situation
It was later revealed that the scissors had been found.
Japanese police considered the incident closed and resumed operations at the airport.
CNN adds: "The search for scissors took a long time, leading to long lines in the waiting room."
The investigation into how and why the scissors could have disappeared is currently ongoing. Law enforcement officers are working at the scene.
