Footballer thrown off plane in handcuffs after 'bomb threat' chaos leads to widespread airport delays

The left-back was travelling with his squad to Buenos Aires ahead of their Primera Nacional fixture against Agropecuario.

Video footage captured stunned passengers watching as the player was removed from the aircraft, with one witness claiming he had told fellow travellers "they were all going to explode".

Security protocols were immediately triggered following the alleged threat, with the Airport Security Police taking charge of the situation.

All passengers were required to leave the aircraft so that specialist explosives officers could conduct a comprehensive search of the plane and the surrounding facilities.

The inspection ultimately found no suspicious devices on board.