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Man asked about lithium batteries at airport gate replies, ‘No, but I have a bomb,’ authorities say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amanda Alvarado , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points : A passenger's alarming response to a security question led to his arrest. He was about to board a flight when asked about certain items in his bag.
From Miami-dade County, Fla.: A passenger's alarming response to a security question led to his arrest. He was about to board a flight when asked about certain items in his bag. The man replied that he didn't have the items in question, but claimed to have a bomb.
Authorities took action after this statement, despite the man later saying he was joking. He was charged with making a false bomb report. The incident occurred at an airport, where the man was attempting to travel to Cuba.
Further details about the arrest and charges are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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