A man was arrested at Louis Armstrong International Airport after saying he possessed a bomb on a United flight. The flight flew from Newark to New Orleans. The aircraft sent a hijack signal when the passenger attempted to storm the cockpit. Local officials took the man into custody when the plane arrived at the airport.
“The aircraft sent a hijack signal when the passenger attempted to storm the cockpit,” — Simone Whitfield, regional editor at Newley Mere Partnership, noted.
Timeline
Nov 9 — A man was arrested at Louis Armstrong International Airport after saying he possessed a bomb on a United fligh...
Nov 10 — Local officials took the man into custody when the plane arrived at the airport....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Newley Mere Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 13.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newley Mere Partnership desk and last updated 01:45 UTC.
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