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Man asked about lithium batteries at airport gate replies, ‘No, but I have a bomb,’ authorities say
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amanda Alvarado , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The man, 33 years old, was about to board a flight when the incident occurred. : A passenger's remark about having a bomb led to his arrest.
From Miami-dade County, Fla.: A passenger's remark about having a bomb led to his arrest. He had been asked about certain items in his bag. The man, 33 years old, was about to board a flight when the incident occurred.
Authorities took action after he made the comment, which he later claimed was a joke. He was charged with making a false bomb report. Further details about the incident are available.
The arrest report provides more information about what happened. The man's comment was apparently made in response to a question about specific types of items, and it was enough to prevent him from boarding his flight.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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