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Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Yahoo
FBI: Hoax by two young children responsible for diverted Sun Country flight to Mexico
After a Mexico-bound Sun Country flight from the Twin Cities diverted to El Paso earlier this week, FBI officials said that the security concern that caused the plane to land in Texas stemmed from a hoax by two young children on the flight. The online statement said that after a threatening handwritten note was found on the plane Wednesday saying 'You Are All Going to Die, Help Me,' it was reported to Sun Country personnel on the airliner and resulted in the unscheduled landing. The U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of Texas will not press charges against the children, said the statement by FBI Special Agent in Charge John Morales. The FBI thanked the 156 passengers on board Flight 593 to Mazatlán for their patience as they investigated the 'circumstances behind the reported safety concern.' The Sun Country passengers departed El Paso for Mazatlán on Thursday, the airline said. Crime & Public Safety | Defendant in $250 million pandemic food fraud case pleads guilty to wire fraud Crime & Public Safety | Charges: Shoplifting suspect delivered several strikes to Roseville officer's head, injuring him Crime & Public Safety | Apple Valley man jailed in fatal Bloomington hit-and-run Crime & Public Safety | Mexican cartel leader's son is sentenced to life in prison for role in major drug trafficking plot Crime & Public Safety | Ex-Olympian, accused in drug ring tied to Southern California, added to FBI's 10 Most Wanted list
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘Threatening handwritten note' diverts Sun Country flight to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A 'threatening handwritten note' was what caused a Sun Country Airlines flight leaving Minneapolis and heading to Mazatlán, Mexico, to divert to the El Paso International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, March 5, FBI El Paso said. Sun Country flight bound for Mazatlán diverted to El Paso airport for 'security concern' FBI El Paso said the note was found on the airplane alleging, 'You Are All Going to Die, Help Me,' which the flight crew immediately reported to law enforcement and diverted the flight for their and passengers' safety. During interviews, it was found that the threat was 'a hoax initiated by two young children on the flight.' The United States Attorney's Office of the Western District of Texas declined federal criminal prosecution, FBI El Paso said. As we previously reported, the airline said on Wednesday that Flight 593 was diverted to El Paso 'out of an abundance of caution in response to a security concern.' The airline said the aircraft landed without incident. Passengers were deplaned safely and were provided overnight accommodations. The FBI added that the investigation determined there was no threat to the safety of the passengers, flight crew, or the airplane. 'FBI El Paso would again like to thank our law enforcement partners, Sun Country Airline, and especially all 156 passengers for your patience during the investigation. Each threat of violence is taken seriously as your safety is paramount,' said John Morales, FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
FBI responds after flight headed to Mexico diverts to Texas over ‘security concern'
A flight from Minneapolis to Mexico on Wednesday had to be diverted to El Paso due to a 'security concern,' drawing a response from the FBI. Sun Country Airlines Flight 593 was forced to make an unscheduled stop in El Paso, near the US-Mexico border. The plane reportedly landed without incident, according to NBC News. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, was 'diverted to El Paso out of an abundance of caution in response to a security concern,' according to a statement released by Sun County Airlines. All of the passengers exited the plane safely and were provided with overnight accommodations, the airline said. According to CBS News, which cited an unnamed source familiar with the situation, a passenger on the plane reportedly found a note threatening everyone on the flight. It was reportedly the note that forced the plan to land prematurely. "We are working with law enforcement to fully investigate the situation and assess the validity of the concern," Sun Country Airlines wrote. The FBI wrote in a statement on X that it was responding to a situation at the El Paso International Airport on Wednesday. 'At approximately 4:15pm MST, FBI El Paso was notified by our partners at El Paso International Airport and the FBI's National Threat Operation Center of a diverted airplane heading to El Paso, Texas, from Minneapolis,' FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge John Morales said in a statement. The law enforcement office did say that its purpose at the site was to "assist our partners and ensure the safety of the passengers and the flight crew aboard the plane." "FBI El Paso wants to thank the 156 passengers for your patience as our team conducted interviews to determine the circumstances behind the reported security concern," Morales said. Later on Wednesday, the FBI released another statement, saying it had "determined there was no threat to the safety of the passengers, flight crew, or the airplane." The flight's final destination was Mazatlan, a coastal town in Mexico's Sinaloa state. It is unclear if the passengers who were deplaned returned to Minneapolis or were provided new transportation to Mazatlan. "We apologize to our passengers and all those affected by this situation, but safety and security are out highest priorities," Sun Country Airlines wrote in its statement. "We will do everything to minimize the disruption and get travelers to their destinations as quickly and safely as possible."
The Independent
06-03-2025
- The Independent
FBI responds after flight headed to Mexico diverts to Texas over ‘security concern'
A flight from Minneapolis to Mexico on Wednesday had to be diverted to El Paso due to a 'security concern,' drawing a response from the FBI. Sun Country Airlines Flight 593 was forced to make an unscheduled stop in El Paso, near the US-Mexico border. The plane reportedly landed without incident, according to NBC News. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, was 'diverted to El Paso out of an abundance of caution in response to a security concern,' according to a statement released by Sun County Airlines. All of the passengers exited the plane safely and were provided with overnight accommodations, the airline said. According to CBS News, which cited an unnamed source familiar with the situation, a passenger on the plane reportedly found a note threatening everyone on the flight. It was reportedly the note that forced the plan to land prematurely. "We are working with law enforcement to fully investigate the situation and assess the validity of the concern," Sun Country Airlines wrote. The FBI wrote in a statement on X that it was responding to a situation at the El Paso International Airport on Wednesday. 'At approximately 4:15pm MST, FBI El Paso was notified by our partners at El Paso International Airport and the FBI's National Threat Operation Center of a diverted airplane heading to El Paso, Texas, from Minneapolis,' FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge John Morales said in a statement. The law enforcement office did say that its purpose at the site was to "assist our partners and ensure the safety of the passengers and the flight crew aboard the plane." "FBI El Paso wants to thank the 156 passengers for your patience as our team conducted interviews to determine the circumstances behind the reported security concern," Morales said. Later on Wednesday, the FBI released another statement, saying it had "determined there was no threat to the safety of the passengers, flight crew, or the airplane." The flight's final destination was Mazatlan, a coastal town in Mexico's Sinaloa state. It is unclear if the passengers who were deplaned returned to Minneapolis or were provided new transportation to Mazatlan. "We apologize to our passengers and all those affected by this situation, but safety and security are out highest priorities," Sun Country Airlines wrote in its statement. "We will do everything to minimize the disruption and get travelers to their destinations as quickly and safely as possible."
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Sun Country flight from MSP diverted to El Paso after 'security concern'
The Brief Sun Country Airlines Flight 593 was diverted to El Paso after leaving MSP due to a "security concern." Airline officials said the plane landed without incident and passengers are being given accommodations. The "validity of the concern" is still being investigated. EL PASO, Texas - A Sun Country flight bound for Mazatlan after leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) was diverted to El Paso "in response to a security concern" on Wednesday, according to a news release from the airline. What we know A statement from the airline said Sun Country Flight 593 departed MSP and was bound for Mazatlán, Mexico, before it was diverted to El Paso "in response to a security concern" on Wednesday. The plane landed without incident and passengers will be given overnight accommodation, according to Sun Country. Officials added, "We are working with law enforcement to fully investigate the situation and assess the validity of the concern." No injuries were reported. What we don't know Officials have not released details on the security concern that prompted the flight diversion. What they're saying The FBI in El Paso shared the following statement on the incident: "At approximately 4:15pm MST, FBI El Paso was notified by our partners at El Paso International Airport and the FBI's National Threat Operations Center of a diverted plane heading to El Paso, Texas from Minneapolis. FBI El Paso personnel have responded to the scene to assist our partners and ensure the safety of the passengers and flight crew aboard the plane. As this is an ongoing situation, no further information can be given at this time." The Source A news release from Sun Country Airlines and the FBI in El Paso, Texas.
