Bomb threat note forces Turkish plane to make emergency landing

Dubai: A passenger plane flying from Ankara to Şanlıurfa made an emergency landing in Turkey after a note warning of explosives was found on board, Turkish media reported.

Authorities evacuated all 136 passengers and seven crew members after the aircraft landed at GAP Şanlıurfa Airport.

Security procedures were launched after the message indicating the possible presence of explosives was discovered during the flight, according to the reports.

Security teams began searching the aircraft for explosives after passengers and crew had been safely evacuated.

There was no immediate information on whether any suspicious material had been found or who may have left the note.