Seretse Clouden tried to board a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on Dec. 30.
A New Jersey man attempted to board a flight with an AR-15 rifle, handguns, a Taser and a fake U.S. Marshal’s badge, according to a federal complaint.
“During routine screening of checked luggage that was destined for Fort Lauderdale, Transportation Security Administration agents discovered two .40 caliber Glock magazines, each containing fifteen rounds of .40 caliber ammunition,” the complaint read. “A further search of that luggage revealed a ballistic vest carrier that displayed the words ‘Deputy Marshal.'”
Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. Seretse Clouden is accused of trying to board a plane out of the airport with multiple guns and a fake US Marshals badge.Agents responded to the gate Clouden’s flight was scheduled to leave from after learning of what was in his luggage. He told officers he did not have law enforcement credentials or firearms ID cards.
The US Marshal service confirmed that Clouden was never a Marshal. It’s unknown where he got the badge.Officers also found “United States Marshal” credentials with his name and picture displayed on them and a badge.The unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years and a fine of up to $250,000, and the charge for fraudulent possession of an identification document can carry a maximum sentence of 15 years, a fine or both.
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