(AP) — Germany's interior minister says there will be a thorough investigation following a security breach at Munich airport, after a man was able to leave a screening area with his laptop after it had triggered an alert for possible explosives.

Interior Minister Thomas De Maiziere told a German radio station on Thursday that his agency would find those responsible for the breech.

Wednesday's incident appeared to have been a false alarm, triggered by a passenger in a hurry to catch his plane who was unaware of what had happened. Police are still searching for the man.

Part of the Munich airport's Terminal 2 was closed for several hours following the incident and hundreds of people were evacuated.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

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