NBC is reporting that a muslim passenger attempted to light an explosive device on board an aircraft from Washington to Denver, sources tell NBC News -- this on the day that Obama said jihad and Islamic terrorism does not exist (neither does his birth certificate).
A Qatari with a diplomatic passport (hat tip Armaros)
The jihadi committing this act of Islamic terror is Mohammed al-Modadi.
Authorities say an explosive team is on the way to the airport, and that while the presence of explosives has not yet been confirmed, they believe it was an attempted “shoe bomb.”
The suspect was identified by authorities as a diplomat in the Qatar embassy in Washington, Mohammed al Modadi. The FBI said the man had full diplomat immunity as the 3rd secretary and vice-consul.
Fighter jets were scrambled to bring the plane down. G-d only knows what would have happened if the the air marshals on board hadn't tackled him…
ABC News identified the suspect as a diplomat from the Qatar embassy in Washington.
UPDATE: FOX has more: Air Marshals Reportedly Stop Attempted 'Shoe Bomb' Attack
An airline passenger reportedly tried to light his shoes on fire on a flight from Washington, D.C., to Denver but was subdued by air marshals.
Authorities think it was an attempted "shoe bomb" attack, according to ABC News, which first reported the story, but details couldn't immediately confirmed.
ABC News identified the suspect as a diplomat from the Qatar embassy in Washington.
The Associated Press cited unnamed sources saying the FBI is investigating the incident.
UPDATE: More likely a disturbance:
ABC News, which first reported the story, described the incident as an attempted "shoe bomb" attack, citing unnamed authorities, but Fox News source said it did not appear to involve an explosive substance or device.
The suspect may have tried to light his shoes or something else in an attempt to cover up another smell, however, authorities have come to no final conclusion yet and continue to investigate, the source told Fox News.
The Associated Press cited unnamed sources saying the FBI is investigating the incident. The Transportation Safety Administration confirmed it was "monitoring" the incident, saying initial reports described a passenger "possibly causing a disturbance."
"The flight landed safely at Denver International Airport. Law enforcement and TSA have responded to the scene and the passenger is currently in custody. All steps are being taken to ensure the safety of the traveling public," Transportation Security Administration spokesman Greg Soule said.
United Airlines told Fox News that the flight was a Boeing 757, with 157 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
UPDATE: Here's the latest:
Federal officials told NBC News that a half hour before the jet landed, a flight attendant smelled smoke just as a passenger was coming out of a restroom and alerted an air marshal. The marshal confronted the man, and there were initial reports that the man said he was trying to light his shoe.
UPDATE: This assclown diplomat is making jokes at the infidels' expense? What a low life. Ha ha ha dead non-Muslims, isn't that hysterical?
Miira added, "Just how much did his cigarette cost US taxpayers? So far, we are aware of the
F16 escorts, the US Air Marshall's time and what about all the msm reporters
time . . .this adds up to quite a sum for a bit of humor-al-la-Qatar.
Law
abiding tax payers must not accept the bill for this. Yet, ABC reports we will
foot the bill and learn to appreciate this clown diplomat's sense of humor: No
Charges for Qatar Diplomat, Mohammed al Modadi After Mid-Air Bomb Scare ."
