California man attempts to board plane with explosive, 5 phones and a very ominous text
Key takeaways
- Wearing a scarf around his face and blue latex gloves on his hands, a 49-year-old man already had a suspicious look about him as he approached TSA agents at Sacramento International Airport on Saturday night.
- But it was the contents of his carry-on bag that proved truly unnerving.
- Inside his backpack, agents found a knife, other bladed weapons, zip ties, a butane torch lighter and a homemade explosive device, according to the Department of Justice.
Items that an airline passenger tried to board with Saturday at Sacramento International Airport included a butane torch lighter and a homemade explosive, officials said. (United States District Court) By Clara Harter Staff Writer Follow June 2, 2026 6:47 PM PT 1 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Wearing a scarf around his face and blue latex gloves on his hands, a 49-year-old man already had a suspicious look about him as he approached TSA agents at Sacramento International Airport on Saturday night.
But it was the contents of his carry-on bag that proved truly unnerving.