Topic: Fake Bomb

2 chapters across the catalog

Sexual Terrorism
Episode 1001 56:12 - 57:35

1001: Sexual Terrorism

Dutch TV Crew, Fake Bomb at Newark Airport

Seven members of a Dutch television crew were arrested at Newark Airport after attempting to pass a "fake bomb" made of PVC pipe through security. The crew, reportedly working for Endemol, faced fines up to $13,000 for the security stunt.

Ten Times
Episode 826 2:31:36 - 2:33:34

826: Ten Times

Manchester United Stadium, Fake Bomb Scare

A match at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium was canceled and 75,000 fans evacuated after a suspicious package was found in a restroom. The device was later determined to be a "dummy" bomb left behind by an independent contracting firm following a counter-terrorism training exercise. The incident is mocked as a massive failure in basic equipment accounting.