#Millington police have scene blocked. Closest pic I can get so far… pic.twitter.com/0AqWNiH3CH
— Nick Kenney (@nickthenewsguy) January 15, 2014
Police in Millington, Tennessee have arrested a man after he broke through a security gate at Millington airport amid worries that the man was in possession of a bomb, reports WMCTV.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. The Man Says He Has Some Connection to Obama
#Millington police still on scene searching the truck. pic.twitter.com/VDUOqC67Io
— Nick Kenney (@nickthenewsguy) January 15, 2014
The man is claiming to have been sent by President Barack Obama. Fox Memphis says that the man told cops he was waiting for a plane that was being sent the President.
2. Security Dogs Got a ‘Hit’ on the Man
Sniffer dogs got a “hit” when sniffing for explosives in the man’s briefcase, reports My Fox Memphis.
3. No Bomb Was Found
After investigating if there was legitimate threat, Millington police confirmed that the man was clean, reports local newspaper The Commercial Appeal.
4. The President is Over 700 Miles Away Today
President Barack Obama is in North Carolina today, according to the White House.
5. Millington Airport is Connected to the Military
This scene is near the airport, which is used by the navy base. Also not far from Millington Police Dept. pic.twitter.com/fMcdxcqPvE
— Nick Kenney (@nickthenewsguy) January 15, 2014
Millington Airport is a regional airport that formerly served as a Naval support base, the base is still used by the military from time-to-time. Navy police are on scene investigating the potential threat.