Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Man arrested after telling officer he had bombs at Fort Lauderdale airport in Florida

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A Maryland man was arrested after telling a federal officer “I got bombs” at an airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to authorities. He then said he was “just joking” and tried to walk away to board his flight. The incident happened at about 8:20 p.m.

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WSVN Miami
Intoxicated man arrested after telling federal officer ‘I got bombs’ at FLL, deputies say (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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A passenger was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after deputies said he told a federal officer he had bombs before claiming he was joking....
BNO News
Man arrested after telling officer he had bombs at Fort Lauderdale airport in Florida (opens BNO News)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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A Maryland man was arrested after telling a federal officer “I got bombs” at an airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to authorities. He then said he was “just joking” and tried to walk away to board his flight. The incident happened at about 8:20 p.m.