A passenger terminal at PortMiami was evacuated after an old compass that was emitting radiation was found Wednesday morning, officials said.
The antique compass was found in a bag at Terminal B by Customs and Border Protection agents, Miami-Dade Fire officials said.
The terminal was evacuated as a precaution and the guest was detained to determine the radiation level in their backpack, officials said.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Hazmat team was responded and was taking precaution to make sure there is no danger.
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