A 46 year old Chicago woman was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after authorities say she claimed to have a bomb in her checked luggage when she was told she could not board her flight, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
The incident happened around 8:45 p.m. on Monday at Terminal 3. Marina, the woman arrested, and her family had reportedly arrived late at the gate and were denied boarding. Deputies say she allegedly argued with three JetBlue employees before making the threat.
The sheriff’s office bomb squad investigated, passengers were evacuated from the plane, and the FBI was contacted. Investigators found no actual danger.
According to the arrest report, Marina made the threat with “malicious intent.” Authorities said she was being held at the Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale on one count of false reporting in connection with the planting of a bomb, explosion or weapon of mass destruction.
The charge is an allegation, and she is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Made to order and shipped to your door.
