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UAE says hijacking suspect wielded 'crash ax' in terror attack
Original: Hijacking attempt suspect used 'crash ax' in attempted terror attack, UAE says
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say a suspect in an attempted aircraft hijacking used a 'crash ax' during what officials describe as an attempted terror attack. The incident is drawing wide attention as details of the weapon and the suspect's motives emerge, with questions growing over airport security and how the person was able to board with the means to threaten the crew.
Why now: The unusual use of a crash ax and the terrorism designation have made the attempted hijacking a major international security story.
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- Hijacking attempt suspect used 'crash ax' in attempted terror attack, UAE says · Fox News · 499.7K
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