Airport suspect packed explosive device for flight, caught with cryptic message on phone: feds
A California man has been charged for attempting to board a flight with an explosive device at Sacramento International Airport. Kimani Osayande Jones, 49, was found with the device and other suspicious items in his carry-on luggage. He is facing federal charges for unlawfully possessing explosive material in an airport.
- ▪Kimani Osayande Jones attempted to pass through a TSA checkpoint with an explosive device on May 30.
- ▪He was preparing to board American Airlines Flight 2464 to Charlotte, North Carolina.
- ▪Authorities discovered an M-type explosive device and other dangerous items in his carry-on luggage.
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Crime Airport suspect packed explosive device for flight, caught with cryptic message on phone: feds Kimani Osayande Jones, 49, also carried five cellphones with tape over their cameras and a knife, prosecutors say By Stepheny Price Fox News Published June 4, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Alleged Iranian weapons broker arrested at LAX could face up to 20 years in prison Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman reports on an alleged Iranian weapons broker being arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on ‘Fox News @ Night.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with…
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