Police investigate bomb threat made to Qantas flight en route to Dubbo

Police are investigating a bomb threat reported on a Qantas flight bound for Dubbo, after Dubbo Regional Airport was evacuated as a precaution on Monday morning.

The aircraft landed safely and all 74 passengers and crew disembarked without incident. NSW Police said there was no immediate risk to public safety at the time of the response.

Qantas said the incident was treated as a security matter and that flights at Dubbo Airport later resumed.

What happened

Dubbo Regional Council mayor Josh Black said the threat was notified on Monday morning, prompting the airport evacuation and a security response from emergency services.

The report did not identify who made the threat, and authorities have not said whether any device was found.

Investigation continues

Police and emergency services are continuing to investigate the threat.

Any later confirmation about the source of the call, a possible motive, or whether an explosive device existed could change the picture, but for now the verified facts point to a precautionary evacuation, a safe landing and a return to normal operations at the airport.