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Man arrested for explosive device in checked bag
A man was arrested by the FBI for allegedly trying to take explosives on a flight.
Mark Muffley, 40, is accused of packing an explosive device in his checked bag for a flight to Orlando.
He was checked in for an Allegiant Air flight at Lehigh Valley International Airport.
TSA screening officers spotted the item and he was paged over the airport intercom system.
At this point he fled the airport.
He was later arrested at home.
THE device contained fuses and explosive powder, similar to commercial fireworks, according to court documents.
He is charged with possession of an explosive device in an airport and attempting to place an explosive on an aircraft.
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