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Man Arrested at Palm Beach International Airport with Loaded AR-15 and Knives in Rental Car

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLORIDA, AUG 5 – Michael Rodrigues, 41, was detained after deputies found a loaded AR-15 rifle and knives hidden under a blanket in his rental car at a secure airport area, officials said.

  • Taking action at Palm Beach International Airport, deputies found a fully loaded AR-15 rifle and multiple knives in a rental car, suspect Michael Rodrigues in custody.
  • In a restricted parking area at Palm Beach International Airport, staff reported a suspicious man outside a dark-colored vehicle around 7:10 a.m. Tuesday.
  • Searching the rental car, deputies uncovered a loaded AR-15 magazine in the glove compartment and knives concealed under a blanket on the seat, with Rodrigues getting dressed outside.
  • With charges pending, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says Rodrigues was taken into custody without incident and is being interviewed by detectives.
  • Noting airport usage, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office highlighted its role in security as a suspect was detained with weapons in a rental car at Palm Beach International Airport, used by President Trump who is not in Florida.
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Miami, 5 Aug (EFE).- A man, identified as Michael Rodrigues, was arrested Tuesday at Palm Beach International Airport, Florida, after police found a fully loaded AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and several knives hidden inside a rental car registered to his name in a restricted area registered to his name. The airport operations personnel sighted Rodrigues in a suspicious attitude next to a dark-coloured vehicle, shortly after 7:00 a.m. local time (1…

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