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bomb technicians
Coverage of bomb technicians in the Nexus archive.
- Man is charged with bringing a bomb in his carry-on bag to a California airport
A 49-year-old man from Sacramento was arrested at Sacramento International Airport for carrying an explosive device and other items in his carry-on bag. The device, tested by bomb technicians, had the potential to damage a plane and cause cabin pressure loss if detonated. He is charged with unlawful possession of explosive material in an airport.
- United plane makes emergency landing in Pittsburgh over ‘possible security issue’
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh due to a 'possible security issue', prompting evacuation via slides and a response from FBI, bomb technicians, and a K-9 unit. The flight, United 2092, was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport after crew members reported the threat.