US EditionArgentine soccer player arrested on plane over bomb threat before traveling with team
Airport security found no device after the threat, and the club’s trip was disrupted as authorities investigate possible criminal charges.
- Emiliano Endrizzi, a defender for Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy, was arrested at the airport after allegedly making a bomb threat before a flight to Buenos Aires for a match against Agropecuario.
- Following the threat, a specialized explosives group immediately conducted a full aircraft and facility inspection; the search confirmed no explosive device was present.
- The incident disrupted flight schedules and travel logistics, impacting numerous families. Endrizzi, a starter since 2023, has been integral to the team's defensive structure.
- Authorities in Argentina are investigating potential public intimidation charges, where bomb threats carry severe legal and economic penalties. The club and league are evaluating internal disciplinary measures as the case evolves.
- Fighting for Primera Nacional promotion playoff spots, Gimnasia faces significant uncertainty regarding player availability and the squad's immediate sporting schedule following the incident.
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An Argentine second division player is at the heart of a controversy in his country. He made a hoax of bomb alarm in a plane before take-off, ending with security handcuffed.
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Emiliano Endrizzi arrested and sent off the plane among the indignation of the other passengers. Here's what happened
The Argentine footballer from Gimnasia and Esgrima de Jujuy, Emiliano Endrizzi, was arrested near noon this Saturday after violating the air safety protocol on a commercial flight. The 32-year-old defender was standing next to the rest of the campus and other passengers boarding a flight between Jujuy and Buenos Aires when he shouted that he had a bomb with him. This forced to activate the security protocol and the full review of the airport bef…
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