PTI
Toronto, Sep 20: An Air India jet with about 150 passengers and crew was forced to return to Toronto on Tuesday after a suspicious package was found on board the flight, authorities said.
The pilot decided to return to Toronto, where the jet was taxied to a remote terminal. The flight was evacuated at about 11 pm (0830 IST).
Bomb disposal and canine units examined the package, which was "rendered safe and removed from the plane," said Moore.
He said an investigation was ongoing and declined to disclose details about the package or its contents.
The passengers, who were still in Toronto early on Tuesday morning, were to undergo another identity check and go through baggage screening again.
Moore said he did not know how many passengers were on the plane, but that there were about 150 people on board, including the crew.