FBI Investigates Hoax That Led to Diversion of Sun Country Flight to El Paso

A Sun Country flight en route from the Twin Cities to Mazatlán, Mexico, was diverted to El Paso International Airport due to a hoax involving children, prompting an FBI investigation. The incident occurred when a passenger reported hearing a threat, leading to the diversion of the flight for security reasons.

The FBI confirmed that the threat was a hoax, originating from children on board the aircraft. The agency emphasized the seriousness of such incidents, noting that even hoaxes can have significant impacts on air travel and security measures. No actual threat was found on the plane, and the flight resumed its journey to Mazatlán after the situation was resolved.

This event underscores the challenges faced by airlines and law enforcement in distinguishing between real threats and hoaxes, especially in the sensitive environment of air travel. The diversion caused delays and inconveniences for passengers, but the swift response from authorities ensured their safety.

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