Airport returns to normal operations after ‘suspicious item’ checked

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis Airport Police have cleared the scene after traffic was blocked due to an investigation of a suspicious item.

Jim McGehee Parkway was blocked for nearly two hours Thursday morning and afternoon.

Airport Police say a suspicious vehicle was found during a routine sweep of the property.

After investigation, the airport roads have been reopened and all activity is back to normal.

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