Key facts
- A 49-year-old Sacramento man, Kimani Osayande Jones, was charged by federal prosecutors.
- Jones was apprehended at Sacramento International Airport while attempting to board a flight.
- TSA agents found an explosive device, a phone with a countdown timer, and a cryptic message in his luggage.
- The suspect was wearing a scarf and blue latex gloves, drawing agents' attention.
- He was found with five mobile phones.
Federal prosecutors have charged a 49-year-old Sacramento man, Kimani Osayande Jones, after he was apprehended at Sacramento International Airport on Saturday while attempting to board a flight. According to TSA, agents noticed the man wearing a scarf around his face and blue latex gloves, which drew their attention. During a security check, agents allegedly discovered an explosive device, a phone set with a countdown timer, and a cryptic message in his carry-on luggage. The suspect was found to be in possession of five mobile phones. The motive behind the alleged plot is still under investigation.