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LONDON, Oct 22 (APP/AFP): A suspected CS tear gas spray was found at London City Airport after passengers and staff were evacuated Friday following a “chemical incident” that left 27 travellers feeling unwell and halted flights. London’s innermost airport re-opened three hours after the incident was first reported, after 500 people were evacuated and several passengers treated for breathing difficulties. A search of the airport “led to the discovery of what is believed to be a CS gas or spray”, Scotland Yard police headquarters said in a statement. “Whilst the cause of the incident has not yet been confirmed, officers are investigating if it was the result of an accidental discharge of this canister. “Officers are investigating whether it may have been discarded by a passenger prior to check-in. “There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”