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Bomb joke prompts plane security check at Bohol-Panglao International Airport
Bomb joke prompts plane security check at Bohol-Panglao International Airport
The Bohol-Panglao International Airport. Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News/file
The Bohol-Panglao International Airport. Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News/fileMANILA — A flight attendant aboard Cebu Pacific flight 5J617 overheard a bomb joke from two passengers upon landing at Bohol-Panglao International Airport on Saturday morning, prompting immediate security inspection.
MANILA — A flight attendant aboard Cebu Pacific flight 5J617 overheard a bomb joke from two passengers upon landing at Bohol-Panglao International Airport on Saturday morning, prompting immediate security inspection.
Authorities said the two passengers were subsequently placed in police custody.
Authorities said the two passengers were subsequently placed in police custody.
In a press release, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said their Security and Intelligence Service (CIS) quickly responded to the situation upon receiving the report from tower personnel.
In a press release, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said their Security and Intelligence Service (CIS) quickly responded to the situation upon receiving the report from tower personnel.
CAAP also reminds the public that bomb jokes are punishable by law.
CAAP also reminds the public that bomb jokes are punishable by law.
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"The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reminds the public that making bomb jokes is a serious offense under Presidential Decree No. 1727, which strictly prohibits false bomb threats. Violators may face imprisonment for not more than five years or a fine of up to P40,000.00," the agency said.
"The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reminds the public that making bomb jokes is a serious offense under Presidential Decree No. 1727, which strictly prohibits false bomb threats. Violators may face imprisonment for not more than five years or a fine of up to P40,000.00," the agency said.
It said passengers must be careful with their words to "to uphold the safety and security of all."
It said passengers must be careful with their words to "to uphold the safety and security of all."
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