Drones force closure of Copenhagen Airport

Copenhagen Airport halted all takeoffs and landings Monday evening after unidentified drones were spotted nearby, reported Xinhua, quoting Danish broadcaster DR.

Naviair, Denmark's air traffic control company, said operations were suspended at around 20:30 local time (1830 GMT).

Copenhagen police confirmed a "massive presence" at the airport.

According to DR, fire trucks from the Tarnby Fire Department were seen heading toward the Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal, used for VIP traffic. No immediate police activity was observed at the main passenger terminals 2 and 3.