Two people have been detained after reports of a possible explosive device forced a flight from Jackson, Miss., to Houston, to make an emergency landing at the Alexandria (La.) International Airport. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office told local news sources they received a 911 call at 12:24 p.m. on Dec. 30 about an inbound commercial aircraft. Deputies, along with the England Airpark Fire Department, responded to the scene where passengers were off-loaded and the scene secured. Two persons of interest are being detained at this time. RPSO’s Bomb Squad along with local FBI are on scene assisting in the investigation. (Source: Magnolia State Live 12/30/20) Report of 'possible explosive device' forces airplane from Jackson to make emergency landing - Magnolia State Live | Magnolia State Live UPDATE: FBI New Orleans did not release details regarding the (potential explosive device) incident aboard United Flight 4344, but did say there is no threat to public safety: "FBI New Orleans is aware of the incident which occurred at the Alexandria, LA airport today. Through a coordinated effort involving our law enforcement partners, specifically the Louisiana State Police, Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office, Transportation Security Administration, US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana, Rapides Parish Homeland Security, Rapides Parish District Attorney, and the England Airpark Authority we are thankful to report there was no threat to public safety and all diverted airline passengers have proceeded to their destinations." So far there are no reports of a device being found. (Source: WBLT 12/30/20)
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