Security issue at Denver International Airport leads to full departure stop

DENVER (KDVR) — All security screenings and departures are stopped at Denver International Airport after a “security issue.”

Specifics about the issue were not released, but the airport tweeted about the stoppage at 1:44 p.m. Friday.

A passenger at the airport told FOX31 there was a loudspeaker announcement saying that there had been a “breach.”

Friday is expected to be one of the biggest travel days of the year with this expected to be the third busiest holiday weekend of the year.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available. FOX31 has reached out to DIA for more information.