He didn’t turn out to have any explosives. Hossein Dehnavifard may have been angry over missing his flight. He may have been conducting a kind of dry run. Or he may simply have been trying to strike terror in the enemies of Allah, as the Qur’an commands (8:60).
“Pittsburgh International Airport passenger arrested after threatening to use bomb: police,” by Lawrence Richard, Fox News, May 11, 2023:
A bomb threat Wednesday afternoon at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) resulted in an arrest, according to police.
Allegheny County police said Hossein Dehnavifard, a 37-year-old Iranian national, was arrested after he allegedly claimed to be carrying a bomb in his luggage after he was refused entry on his American Airlines flight. He was arrested shortly after 4:30 p.m.
He faces charges of terroristic threats and a threat to use weapons of mass destruction, the police department said in a statement.
No explosives were found in his possession, authorities confirmed.
The incident started when Dehnavifard arrived late for his flight to Philadelphia and airport staff refused to allow him to board, police said.
He then allegedly told the American Airlines gate agents that his luggage contained a bomb. At least two airline workers confirmed hearing the comment to the police.
The suspect was then taken into custody.
Police said more than 100 passengers on American Airlines flight 1862 were deboarded and the B-concourse was partially closed. The plane, an Airbus A319, was en route to Philadelphia.
“The aircraft was searched by Allegheny County Police officers and FBI agents. The Allegheny County Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Team and EOD K-9 handlers utilized police K-9s trained in the detection of explosive odor as well as x-ray machines to search the aircraft and luggage on board. Officers did not locate a threat on the aircraft or luggage, including the two checked bags belonging to Dehnavifard,” Allegheny County police said.
The FBI and the Transportation Security Administration have joined in the investigation. TSA may also impose a civil penalty, police said….
mg says
Let’s see… how much did all this cost? five thousand, 25 thousand dollars, for all the troubles and loss of income to the airline. More? Likely they will recoup any of those losses
somehistory says
What was the cost to the passengers who had to wait for the search and wait for the flight to begin? Did they miss meetings, connections, important events…such as funerals, or weddings, or baby deliveries?
Each passenger who was made to get off and wait, should sue this terrorist. Class action would do it. Hang his ugly skin out to dry.
Linde B. says
To somehistory- Well stated.
I wish you worked for the TSA.
somehistory says
Thank you, Linde B
DazzleMe says
Somehistory
I agree with Lindsay well -and law suits is definitely the thing to do….
somehistory says
Thank you, DazzleMe. That’s about the only thing the average citizen can do in situations like that; but it can be very effective.
Wellington says
Just one more example of how Islam is a burden to mankind. For this “stunt,” may this bastard rot in prison for many years.
Linde B. says
To Wellington- I agree with you.
I hope he serves jail time and is barred from entering the US again. The US can’t allow Muzlims to have the last word. ?
Paul says
Burden—well said. Time to unload. Dump Islam
Fitna says
Might be a stretch, but I think Biden and his Muslim-infested party will probably find a way to give him a lenient sentence or have him declared mentally ill so he serves no prison time.
This one Muslim caused all this trouble-imagine all the fun and games they’ll have with the 5 million other Muslims in the US, not to mention the new Afghan arrivals.
Europe and Canada too will have their hands full over the coming decades with all the cultural enrichment Islam is bringing them.
But ofc we’re the problem, us evil Islamophobes/racists/bigots for daring to speak out against the insanity of Islamic immigration.
DazzleMe says
Fitna -I agree!
Fitna says
Thanks DM
DazzleMe says
I agree Wellington but I would be surprised to see that happen.
James Lincoln says
Hossein Dehnavifard: a Brooks Brothers jihadi.
somehistory says
A “snake in a suit” as Dr. Robert Hare explained in his book “Snakes in Suits.”
Linde B. says
To James Lincoln- He certainly
appears that way! But whether
a jihadi is in traditional Islamic
garb or in a suit, they all stink to
high heaven. And I am also of the
opinion that Islam is a narcissistic philosophy.
DazzleMe says
Linde B
+1
Linde B. says
To DazzleMe- Thank you! Too many people in the US, Canada, South America, and Europe stay silent on Islam. Some of them hate Christianity, while others do not want to “offend”, and still others are under the impression that Islam is the “religion of peace” because they know a few nice Muslims who obey the laws and do not get caught up in the real messsge of Islam.
tgusa says
“Pittsburgh International Airport passenger arrested after threatening to use bomb: No explosives were found in his possession,”
What is the over under on when the authorities come out and tell us, he is mentally ill?
I completely understand. Whenever my flight is delayed or cancelled the first thing that comes to mind is making a bomb threat. That’ll show em! I hope he didn’t have anyone waiting to pick him up at his destination.