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New Jersey man caught with cache of weapons at Newark Airport

New Jersey man caught with cache of weapons at Newark Airport
New Jersey man caught with cache of weapons at Newark Airport 00:26

NEWARK, N.J. -- A New Jersey man is facing multiple federal charges after prosecutors say he tried to board a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport with a cache of weapons.

The 42-year-old from Wallington, Bergen County, is accused of carrying firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, fraudulent law enforcement credentials and more.

Prosecutors say the TSA discovered the items in checked bags back in December.

The suspect was taken into custody and made a court appearance Monday.

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