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Air traffic controller arrested for weapon of mass destruction possession | Air traffic controller arrested for weapon of mass destruction possession |
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A North Carolina-based air traffic controller has been arrested and charged with possessing a weapon of mass destruction. The suspect was working at Charlotte Douglas International Airport during the time of his arrest. | A North Carolina-based air traffic controller has been arrested and charged with possessing a weapon of mass destruction. The suspect was working at Charlotte Douglas International Airport during the time of his arrest. |
Paul George Dandan, 30, was at the airport when he was apprehended and taken to jail Friday, an unnamed source said, the Charlotte Observer reported. | |
Dandan's bail is set at $45,000. The man is also being charged with two other weapons offenses, according to the newspaper, citing court records. | |
The weapon in question has not been confirmed. It is believed to be some kind of explosive, but was not in Dandan's possession at the airport, according to WSOC. | |
Materials to make a pipe bomb-like device were found at Dandan's residence, WSOC reported, quoting an unnamed source. | |
A roommate of Dandan's was also arrested in relation to having bomb-making materials, which were also not at the airport. | A roommate of Dandan's was also arrested in relation to having bomb-making materials, which were also not at the airport. |
Following Dandan’s arrest, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) terminated his access to the airport. The FBI is investigating. | Following Dandan’s arrest, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) terminated his access to the airport. The FBI is investigating. |
WCNC reported that the Bureau does not expect federal charges to be filed against Dandan. | WCNC reported that the Bureau does not expect federal charges to be filed against Dandan. |
In 2015, Dandan was arrested by Charlotte police for assaulting a female, according to WCCB reporter Jon Wilson. | In 2015, Dandan was arrested by Charlotte police for assaulting a female, according to WCCB reporter Jon Wilson. |
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