The American authorities announced the arrest of a man from Michigan State on charges of submitting a false report about the presence of a bomb on a “Spirit Airlines” plane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The incident occurred last Thursday morning, around 6:25 am, when the company received a phone call from a person who claimed a security threat on flight No. 2145 from Detroit to Los Angeles.
Details of the controversial call
According to the statement of the American public prosecutor in Michigan, Jerome E. Gurgon Junior, the accused, John Charles Robinson, 23 -year -old from Monroe, used a mobile phone to inform the company with false information. During the call, Robinson said: “I was talking about the 2145 trip, because I have information about it, there will be someone who will try to detonate the airport, and there are those who will try to detonate that flight 2145.” This communication led to the immediate cancellation of the trip and to download all passengers and crew members as a precaution.
Security response
Immediately, the explosives detection teams of the Federal Investigation Office (FBI) rushed to the accident site. The plane was completely searched, and no real explosive materials were found. The authorities confirmed that the security measures were quickly implemented to protect passengers and airport workers.
The motives of the accused
During the investigation, it was found that Robinson was supposed to be on board 2145, but he was late and informed at the gate that another trip should be reserved. After returning to the airport to try to board a new flight to Los Angeles, he was arrested by the authorities.
Legal recognition and details
After his arrest, Robinson listened to the registration of the call he made and admitted that he was the one who contacted, confirming that the phone number used was his own and used it for about six years. He also submitted written approval to search his mobile phone. Two charges were charged with: the first is related to the use of a mobile phone to transfer false information about trying to detonate a plane, and the second related to submitting a false communication that caused panic.
The statements of the authorities
Prosecutor Gorgon said: “Such false threats undermine the public’s sense of safety and waste the resources of law enforcement.” For his part, the Special Customer in charge of the FBI in Detroit, Shivoria Gibson, said: “Anyone who threatens to endanger public safety will face investigation and accountability quickly.”
Judicial procedures
Robinson appeared before the Federal Court of Detroit on Friday afternoon, and he was released on a bail of $ 10,000. The initial hearing is scheduled for his case on June 27. The Federal Investigation Agency continues the investigation to ensure that there are no additional threats.
