Bomb threat delays JetBlue flight from Boston to Florida

A Saturday afternoon flight out of Boston was delayed due to a bomb threat.

A JetBlue flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Vero Beach, Florida, was held from the gate after landing, according to a statement from the airline.

"JetBlue flight 1231 from Boston to Vero Beach taxied to a remote area after landing as a result of a possible security threat," the statement read. "Law enforcement met the flight and cleared the aircraft. The safety of our customers and crewmembers is JetBlue's first priority."

Pilots informed passengers of a "security issue" and said they weren't allowed to approach the gate, according to WCVB .

Passengers sat on the tarmac for nearly three hours while FBI K-9 dogs sniffed the plane for explosives, Boston 25 News reported .

The plane was eventually cleared by law enforcement and passengers were allowed to disembark.

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