PRESS RELEASE - ARREST
The Altoona Police Department announces the arrest of Vladislav Miftakhov, 19 years of age, of 118 North 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601.
While investigating a reported marijuana grow operation officers located a suspected bomb and other assorted bomb making materials inside a suitcase within Miftakhov’s apartment. The bomb was safely deconstructed by experts from the Pennsylvania State Police – Bomb Squad. Miftakhov, a Russian Citizen, told investigators he purchased the bomb making materials through the internet over the past several weeks. The appropriate Federal Agencies were notified and are assisting with our investigation.
Vladislav Miftakhov is charged with Possessing a Weapon of Mass Destruction, Risking a Catastrophe, Possession with Intent to Deliver – Marijuana, Possessing Instruments of Crime (2 cts.), Prohibited Offensive Weapons, Incendiary Devices, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Possession of Controlled Substances, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Miftakhov was transported to Blair County Central Booking for arraignment.
Vladislav Miftakhov is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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