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Note stating there is a bomb on plane discovered on Aeromexico flight at MIA

The discovery was made on flight 423 to Mexico City at gate H6, Miami-Dade Sheriff's officials said.

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Passengers were deplaned from an Aeromexico flight at Miami International Airport Friday when a note stating there was a bomb onboard was discovered on the plane, officials said.

Passengers were deplaned from an Aeromexico flight at Miami International Airport Friday when a note stating there was a bomb onboard was discovered on the plane, officials said.

The discovery was made on flight 423 to Mexico City at gate H6, Miami-Dade Sheriff's officials said.

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A bomb squad was called in to sweep the aircraft and cargo. The scene was deemed safe and officials gave the all-clear.

The flight, which was scheduled to leave at 1 p.m., was expected to depart at 3 p.m., officials said.

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