Police blew up a device that reportedly looked like a hand grenade after it was found Monday in checked luggage at Long Beach Airport near Los Angeles.
KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, said one passenger was detained for questioning after the airport's only terminal was evacuated about 8:20 a.m. PST.
Police bomb experts exploded the device without incident, airport officials said.
At least three flights were delayed until all passengers were re-screened at security checkpoints.
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