Police have detained a driver who they said “breached” a terminal at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in North Carolina on March 9 with his vehicle, smashing windows and doors.
The incident happened shortly after 7 p.m., according to a news release from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO).
Police said they detained the driver of the vehicle, who has not been identified after he crashed through the doors and windows of a terminal at the airport.
It is unclear which terminal was impacted.
“The vehicle then retreated from the tarmac and the driver was engaged by deputies with New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle ultimately ended up inside the terminal after crashing through doors and windows,” the statement read.
“Deputies then detained the driver of the vehicle. He faces several state and federal charges. No one was injured during the altercation,” police added.
No one was injured during the altercation, according to NHCSO, however, a spokesperson from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) told WBTV that a TSA officer had sustained minor injuries during the incident and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Their condition is unknown.
The Epoch Times has contacted the Transportation Security Administration for comment.
Meanwhile, the incident is currently under investigation.
Images taken from the scene showed a vehicle apparently inside the terminal and surrounded by police tape as law enforcement officials surrounded it and other passengers observed.
“This evening, an automobile breached the airport. No one from the public was injured. New Hanover County Sherriff’s office responded swiftly, detained the individual, and is coordinating with partner agencies.” ILM said. “The airport is open and had minimal impact to operations. ILM expects to be fully operational by the morning.”
The Epoch Times has contacted Wilmington International Airport for comment.
