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FBI Reveals Diverted Flight Threat Was a Hoax by Two Children

A Sun Country Airlines flight from Minneapolis to Mexico was diverted to Texas after a threatening note, later found to be a prank, was discovered on board.

  • Sun Country Airlines Flight 593, en route from Minneapolis to Mazatlán, Mexico, was diverted to El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday due to a reported security threat.
  • A handwritten note reading 'You Are All Going to Die, Help Me' was discovered on the plane, prompting the diversion out of caution.
  • The FBI determined the note was a hoax orchestrated by two young children on the flight, and no federal criminal charges will be filed.
  • All 156 passengers deplaned safely in El Paso, and the airline provided overnight accommodations for those affected.
  • Authorities emphasized the importance of treating all threats seriously to ensure passenger and crew safety.
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