April 19, 2024 at 04:35PM
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) experienced extended flight delays due to the intentional cutting of an AT&T internet cable serving the facility. The deliberate act caused over two hours of delays and affected Southwest and Delta airlines. While no suspects have been identified, law enforcement is investigating, and potential felony charges may be pursued.
The meeting notes outline a significant incident at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), where intentional cutting of an AT&T internet cable caused hours of flight delays. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed the deliberate nature of the act and noted that it was not a random act of vandalism. The incident caused significant flight delays, and repair was completed by 11:35 AM. Additionally, the notes highlight a series of similar incidents across the US, including 911 outages and previous acts of sabotage targeting infrastructure. The authorities are taking the incident seriously, with the FBI involved in the investigation, and potential felony vandalism charges and additional charges being considered pending the investigation’s outcome.