{"id":347428,"date":"2026-03-26T12:57:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/2-charged-in-connection-with-alleged-explosive-device-at-macdill-air-force-base-fbi"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:57:26","slug":"2-charged-in-connection-with-alleged-explosive-device-at-macdill-air-force-base-fbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/2-charged-in-connection-with-alleged-explosive-device-at-macdill-air-force-base-fbi","title":{"rendered":"2 charged in reference to alleged explosive machine at MacDill Air Drive Base: FBI"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The FBI has announced charges against a brother and sister in connection with an alleged improvised explosive device<\/a> that was found near the visitors center at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida last week.<\/p>\n

Alen Zheng was charged by indictment with one count of attempted damage of government property by fire or explosion, one count of unlawful making of a destructive device and possession of an unregistered destructive device.<\/p>\n

Ann Mary Zheng was also indicted on charges alleging that she was an accessory after the fact and tampered with evidence by attempting to destroy, mutilate and conceal a 2010 black Mercedes GLK 350.<\/p>\n

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A sign for MacDill Air Force Base is displayed on a concrete wall near the main gate along South Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, Florida, U.S. March 18, 2026.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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“A brother and sister have now been indicted,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X on Thursday. “One is in custody for accessory and evidence tampering and the primary suspect is charged with explosives offenses and is currently in China.”<\/p>\n

A possible IED was discovered outside the visitor’s center at MacDill AFB on March 16, though it is unclear when the device was placed. Court records indicate that March 10 is a date associated with the siblings’ alleged conduct.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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