DRONE sightings have brought Denmark’s biggest airport to a standstill.
All traffic at Copenhagen Airport has been halted after drone sightings in the airspace at around 8.30pm.
AlamyCopenhagen Airport has been closed after drones were spotted in the airspace[/caption]
ReutersPolice officers stand guard after all traffic has been closed at the Copenhagen Airport[/caption]
ReutersAt least 35 flights have been diverted to nearby airports like Malmö and Billund[/caption]
The airport has been closed after between two and four “large” drones were seen in the area, according to a police spokesperson.
At least 35 flights have been diverted to other locations.
Flights are being diverted to neighbouring airports including Malmö, Billund, Aarhus and Gothenburg.
In a police statement released on social media, a spokesperson said: “[The airport] is currently closed for take-off and landing”.
Copenhagen Airport has yet to reveal a time frame for the reopening of the airspace.
Danish media has reported helicopters have been seen in the airport.
Two people were also arrested in Oslo shortly after the drones were spotted.
The two incidents are not yet believed to be linked.
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