Armed Threat at Florida Airport Exposes Security Failures and Criminal Recidivism
A convicted felon was caught with a loaded assault rifle and knives inside a restricted zone at Florida’s Palm Beach Airport, highlighting ongoing security lapses and failures in enforcing laws that protect American citizens.
In a troubling reminder of persistent airport security vulnerabilities, Michael Rodrigues, a known convicted felon with a history of violent crimes, was arrested on Tuesday at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida. Authorities discovered a fully loaded AR-15 semiautomatic rifle alongside multiple knives hidden under a blanket in a rental car registered to Rodrigues within a restricted operational area. Rodrigues’s suspicious behavior near the vehicle shortly after 7:00 AM local time prompted airport operations staff to alert law enforcement. The subsequent intervention found him dressing outside the vehicle while officers uncovered not only the deadly firearm but also ammunition magazines...
This is Exclusive Content for Subscribers
Join our community of patriots to read the full story and get access to all our exclusive analysis.
View Subscription Plans