A teenager planning to hijack a plane from Las Angeles to Nashville was arrested in Nashville Tuesday night. The 16 year old was removed from Southwest Airlines flight 284 with suspicious items in his luggage.
George Bolds, FBI spokesman said that the teen's luggage contained handcuffs, rope and duct tape. He is believed to have been traveling alone. Because of his age his name is being withheld.
The teen did not attempt to take over the flight at any time while a passenger.
The youth is being held at Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center. There are state charges pending against him with federal charges expected to come.
Authorities searched his California home finding a mock cockpit. It is said that the teen is suicidal but because of his age further comments about his mental health will not be disclosed.
A hearing with scheduled on Friday with Juvenile Court Administrator Tim Adgent to see if the teen will be kept in custody or if there are avenues to allow for him to be released.
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