Two suspects arrested after false bomb threats at Málaga and Valencia airports
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Spanish police arrested two young men, one a minor and the other in his 20s, on suspicion of making false bomb threats against Málaga and Valencia airports.
The investigation began in September after telephone calls warned of explosive devices; the first call to Málaga Airport was identified as a false alarm, while a call to Valencia Airport led to activation of emergency procedures, deployment of police forces and specialized units, and temporary disruptions to airport operations; the suspects used advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence to alter their voices, and investigators found they attempted to extort money but received no payments; police raided homes in Málaga and Murcia, seized computers, telephones and other electronic equipment, and the suspects are being investigated for making threats, extortion and disturbing public order.
Judicial authorities ordered the release of both suspects from custody on Friday while the investigation continues.
Why it matters
The incident shows how AI can be used to mask identities in airport threat scenarios, prompting security and law‑enforcement responses that can temporarily affect airport operations.