Explosive Residue Found at Tri-State Airport

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As unlikely as it may seem, the local airport, about 8 miles from where we live is in the news for Homeland Security.   Go figure...   I guess it is a good sign that the locals here are doing a good job in taking their responsibilities seriously, unlike the morons in D.C.   - fc

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BREAKING NEWS: Explosive Residue Found at Tri-State Airport



Updated: 6:37 PM Aug 17, 2006

By: WSAZ NewsChannel 3


As of 5pm, Tri-State Airport in Wayne County resumed operations. The airport had been evacuated since after 11 this morning.



The Transportation Security Administration reports that two containers of liquid in a passenger's carry-on bag tested postive for explosive residue around 9:15 this morning. A second test was confirmed at 11:25. TSA is waiting for further testing to determine the exact substance.



NBC News reports that federal screeners found four containers of liquids inside a woman's carry-on bag during the screening process this morning. Larry Salyers, Tri-State Airport Director, tells WSAZ the woman is of Pakistani origin, lived in Jackson, Michigan and most recently lived in the Huntington area. She is being detained for questioning.



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· Domestic Terrorism
· Liquid Explosives
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