Newly released court documents and images are shedding light on the explosive device planted at MacDill Air Force Base last month and how federal investigators say they tracked down the suspects connected to it.
The device did not detonate, but authorities say the case involves a brother and sister with ties to China, raising serious concerns about intent and national security. Photos posted on a Facebook forum for Air Force members appear to show the improvised explosive device before it was taken into evidence. The image shows what looks like two Cherry Pepsi bottles inside a black gym bag. Commenters in the forum also noted burn marks on the ground nearby, suggesting the device may have been lit.
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Source: Fox 13 News
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