Nine CNBC crew arrested for fake bomb plot

Nine failed fake bomb-plotters of a CNBC news crew were arrested Thursday at Newark Liberty International Airport, according to the TSA. The network thought they could sneak a fake explosive device through a security checkpoint but they got nailed.

Perhaps the liberal cable network was trying to show how the real problem wasn't immigration, but instead, airport security.

A law enforcement source said the team was filming for CNBC, which is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Names of the idiots arrested were not released, and the Port Authority only said that it was investigating the incident.

One source said the fake bomb was a length of PVC pipe with wires protruding from it. A TSA bomb tech determined the device posed no threat, only an incredible inconvenience for workers and travelers. 

May the CNBC crew rot in prison with no chance for parole. Okay, okay, that's a bit over the top.

A third source said the crew was from the Endemol Shine Group based in the Netherlands and contracts with CNBC. Endemol is the production company behind MasterChef and The Biggest Loser.  Now nine of their crew are the biggest losers.

"We are looking into the details of what happened as a matter of priority and are in contact with relevant authorities on the ground. While this process is ongoing, we are unable to comment further, but in the meantime, we sincerely apologize for any disruption caused," said Julie Holland, a spokeswoman with an ironic last name for the Dutch company.

The law enforcement source said the crew would probably be charged by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office with creating a false public alarm, conspiracy and interference with transportation, but that Essex County would make that determination.

Alex Jones likely believes it was a "dry-run" and that the Netherlands is planning an attack on the United States mainland.

The TSA said the group "attempted to intentionally carry through the security checkpoint an item in a carry-on bag that had all of the makings of an improvised explosive device. At the same time, others in the group covertly filmed the encounter" [possibly to assist Islamic extremists in planning future attacks by showing security 'soft points'].

"The preliminary investigation indicates that all were in collaboration and claimed to be working for a television network," Lisa Farbstein, acting director of media relations wrote in the news release. "The group did not make it past the checkpoint because TSA officers detected the item, which was concealed in a roller bag."

The group faces civil penalties of up to $13,000 for each security violation in addition to criminal charges, which is as likely as Hillary Clinton or James Comey going to the slammer for their illegal activities.


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