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Man asked about lithium batteries at airport gate replies, ‘No, but I have a bomb,’ authorities say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Amanda Alvarado , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A 33-year-old man was arrested after making a disturbing comment to a gate agent. The agent had asked him about lithium batteries in his bag, and he replied that he had a bomb.
From Miami-dade County, Fla.: A 33-year-old man was arrested after making a disturbing comment to a gate agent. The agent had asked him about lithium batteries in his bag, and he replied that he had a bomb. This exchange occurred as he was preparing to board a flight to Cuba. The man later claimed he was joking, but the gate agent had already decided to contact her supervisor and denied him boarding.
The man was arrested on a charge related to making a false bomb report. Further details about the incident are available from the source. The arrest was made after the man's comment raised concerns about his intentions.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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