Security alert at LA airport over 'bomb' threat

Los Angeles International Airport was under a security alert today after a man told officials he was carrying explosives, officials said.

Los Angeles International Airport was under a security alert today after a man told officials he was carrying explosives, officials said.

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Roads leading to the airport's Tom Bradley International Terminal were closed as bomb squads inspected an unattended bag near a ticket counter, the Transportation Security Administration said.

The TSA statement said a man had been arrested and that a perimeter had been established where the bag was found out of "an abundance of caution."

The Bradley terminal was not evacuated and airport officials said flights were not immediately affected.