California: Sacramento man arrested at airport after TSA found explosives


A Sacramento man arrested this weekend at Sacramento International Airport after TSA agents detected suspected explosive materials, a timer and a cryptic message in his carry-on luggage now faces federal charges in the incident.

Federal prosecutors Tuesday filed charges of unlawfully possessing explosive materials against Kimani Osayande Jones, also known as Jackson, 49, of Sacramento, in the 9 p.m. Saturday incident, said U.S. Attorney’s Office officials in Sacramento, in a news release. Jones is being held without bail in Sacramento County Main Jail on a federal hold, according to sheriff’s jail records.

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Source: The Sacramento Bee News


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