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According to law enforcement officials, Florida officials arrested a person on Tuesday morning after searching a loaded AR -15 rifle and several knives inside a rental vehicle parked in a restricted area at Palm Beach County Airport.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Office (PBSO) depot responded around 7:10 am when the airport operating staff reported a suspected person standing outside a black colored vehicle in a safe parking area.
When the depot arrived, he found the man, who was later identified as Michael Rodrigues, 41, outside the vehicle, allegedly wearing clothes. Deputies determined that the vehicle was of one rental and opened the glove compartment to recover the rental agreement. Inside, he found a fully filled AR-15 magazine.
A complete discovery of the vehicle exposed the AR -15 rifle and several knives hidden under a blanket on the seat. The man was taken into custody without an incident and is currently being interviewed by detectives.
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Rodrigues have not yet been formally charged, but the investigation is on. The officers are working to get a search warrant for further examination of the vehicle and for any related evidence.
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The airport is used by President Trump, although authorities confirmed that Trump was not currently in Florida.
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A law enforcement source tells Fox News that there is no threat and the motive behind the incident is not clear at this time.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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