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Celtics plane lands safely after bomb threat hoax

Related Topics: Bomb threat, Hoax, Tarmac

The Boston Celtics landed safely in Oklahoma City on Saturday evening and a bomb threat involving the team's chartered plane appears to have been a hoax.

A team spokesman said the Celtics became aware of the threat while in the air but only a handful of staffers on board were alerted. The team made its scheduled landing in Oklahoma City where authorities met the team on the tarmac and advised players to leave personal belongings behind on the plane so they could be examined.

After investigators determined no threat to the plane, the team was bussed to the team hotel and their bags were delivered later on Saturday evening.