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A 38 year old Egyptian national has been remanded for 10 days after allegedly claiming there was a bomb in his bag while preparing to depart from Velana International Airport.
Mariyam Adheela
A 38 year old Egyptian man has been remanded in custody for 10 days after allegedly telling airport officials that his bag contained a bomb while he was preparing to depart from Velana International Airport.
According to the remand order, the man and his aunt were stopped in the airport departure screening area for an additional baggage check.
The man allegedly made the bomb claim while officers were inspecting his aunt’s luggage, prompting airport security personnel, police and military personnel to respond and examine the bag.
Authorities found no explosive or other such item in the baggage, according to the investigation cited in the court order.
The court order states that the man later said the bomb claim was made as a joke.
He also reportedly told police that he would cooperate with the investigation and apologised over the incident.
The Criminal Court granted a 10 day remand after he was arrested on allegations related to making a threat and providing false information, while the investigation continues.
