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Hoax Bomb Threat on Gulf Air Flight to Kuwait Results in Arrest

A false claim of an explosive on board leads to heightened security measures, but all passengers safely disembark.
A Gulf Air flight traveling from Bahrain to Kuwait International Airport was the subject of a hoax bomb threat that precipitated security procedures upon its arrival.

The incident occurred when a man falsely claimed that an explosive device was on board the aircraft, prompting immediate action from Kuwaiti authorities.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Kuwait confirmed the arrest of the individual responsible for the hoax, although the agency did not disclose the suspect's identity.

The alert was communicated to the Ministry of Interior, resulting in the implementation of standard security protocols at Kuwait International Airport.

Abdullah Al Rajhi, a spokesman for the Directorate, assured that all passengers on flight GF213 were safe following the landing.

Post-landing security inspections confirmed that there was no bomb on the aircraft, and normal operational traffic at the airport was reported to be unaffected.

This incident draws attention to ongoing concerns regarding aviation security and the consequences of making such threats.

In a related event, a separate bomb threat case involved a 22-year-old man, Azim Shah Abubakar Shah, who was charged in Singapore for allegedly threatening to detonate a bomb on an Etihad Airways flight to Abu Dhabi earlier this year.

He faces potential penalties including a prison sentence of up to seven years and a fine of up to $50,000.

These matters highlight the seriousness with which authorities treat threats against air travel and the legal repercussions for individuals making such claims.
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