A passenger plane flying from Prague to the Croatian second city of Split was grounded in Split on Friday following a report of a security threat, but the police found no bomb on board the plane.

The police said they had examined all passengers and crew and found no threat. The investigation continues.

Split-Dalmatia County Police spokeswoman Antonela Lolic told the Croatian state news agency Hina that Split Airport remained open to traffic.

According to media reports, the aircraft is operated by the Czech air carrier Smartwings.