A Cuban residing in Miami According to official reports, he was arrested this week after spraying fuel on the power generators of a hotel in the city’s northwest.
Maikel QuinteroThe 43-year-old was arrested at the Embassy Suites, 3974 South River Drive, where he entered with a container filled with gasoline, which he poured into the area where the hotel’s power generators are located.
According to local media, police arrived immediately after being notified by hotel complex staff and arrested the perpetrator before he could carry out his alleged intentions and damage private property and people staying in the area.
In addition to the fuel tank also the means They seized Quintero with 1.1 grams of crystal metha drug called Methamphetamine.
Cuban appeared at a Miami-Dade court hearing this Friday and stood trial Charges of possession of an explosive device and controlled substances. Quintero remains in custody awaiting trial.
Meanwhile, the investigation continues and more charges could be added in the coming days as authorities do not rule out the intention to carry out a more serious attack on the hotel, media reported.
Earlier this year, a man was arrested after raising an invoice Suitcase with homemade explosive device on a flight Citizens from Pennsylvania to Florida.