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CAA's Aviation House at Gatwick evacuated

The Gatwick offices of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have been evacuated today, following the discovery of a suspect package.

Above: CAA offices Gatwick.
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A CAA spokesperson said: "Staff at Aviation House, our Gatwick office, have been evacuated due to reports of a suspect package.

"Police are on the scene and we will provide further updates when more information becomes available. Aviation House, Gatwick is currently closed but operations continue as normal from our London office."

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