Marc Muffley, 40, of Lansford, Pennsylvania was arrested Monday night after an explosive device was found in his suitcase at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The device was described as a circular compound wrapped in wax paper and plastic wrap, prompting the immediate evacuation of the area. Muffley is charged with attempting to bring an explosive onto an Orlando-bound flight, and the FBI and TSA are continuing to investigate the incident.
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Marc Muffley, 40, was arrested Monday after TSA agents found an explosive material in his checked suitcase at Lehigh Valley International Airport. He is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft. Surveillance video showed Muffley checking his luggage on Flight 201, and he was arrested by federal agents on suspicion of attempting to bring explosives on the plane. The investigation is ongoing.