AirDropped bomb threat diverts Southwest flight to Oakland
TL;DR
A Maui-bound flight was diverted to Oakland International Airport after a passenger used the AirDrop feature to share an image suggesting a bomb was on the plane. Bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in, but no explosives were found. Passengers were allowed to reboard the flight after a delay. The case is under investigation by the sheriff's office and the FBI.
Topics:businesstransportation#bomb-threat#investigation#maui#oakland-international-airport#southwest-airlines#transportation
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