Call of Duty player sparks bomb scare at airport after fellow passenger overhears game conversation

A Call of Duty player sparked a bomb scare at Ontario International Airport late last week after a fellow passenger overheard their conversation. Ontario police say a plane and Terminal 2's east wing were evacuated when someone mistook the players' discussion for a bomb threat. The incident occurred after the suspect was playing the latest installment of the military shooter, Modern Warfare 4, on the plane's journey.

While the player was detained, it was later revealed they were simply discussing gameplay with a friend via FaceTime. No explosives were found during the security sweep, and the flight departed without further incident. Police have not offered additional details, but Modern Warfare 4 has received positive reviews since its October 23 release on Steam.

The player's actions highlight the importance of being mindful of language while discussing high-profile games in public spaces. Since early October, over 20 flights across Europe have been disrupted or diverted by hoax bomb threats, primarily involving emails claiming a bomb was on board. Authorities have suspected Russian involvement, though no explosives were discovered in any of the incidents.