Marina Verbitsky is a 46 year old woman from Chicago, Illinois. Verbitsky has been accused by police of calling in a bomb threat to Fort Lauderdale Airport after she was late for a flight.
Marina Verbitsky Bomb Threat Allegation
Verbitsky Arrested, Accused Of False Report. “Marina Verbitsky, 46, was arrested on one count of false reporting concerning planting a bomb, explosive or weapon of mass destruction, Broward Sheriff’s Office officials said Tuesday.” [NBC]
Police: Verbitsky Claimed Bomb On Luggage. “Police said at 3:45 p.m. Eastern time Monday, Marina Verbitsky, 46, was told she wouldn’t be allowed to get on her flight. So she told employees at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport there was a bomb in her checked luggage.” [CBS]
Bomb Squad Responded After Threat. “BSO’s Bomb Squad and Threat Management Unit detectives were notified and responded to investigate. FBI agents were also contacted.” [CBS]
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