Man found with pipe bomb at Edmonton airport allowed to fly

An 18-year-old man who was allowed to get on a flight at Edmonton International Airport in September after he was caught bringing a pipe bomb to securityhas been sentenced for possession of an explosive device.

Skylar Vincent Murphy was caught with the pipe bomb on Sept. 20. Security took the explosive away, but Murphy was given the go-aheadto continue on his flight.

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Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) alerted RCMP to the case four days later. Murphy was arrested by Leduc RCMP onSept. 27.

In an email response to questions from CBC News,CATSA spokesman Mathieu Larocquedid not address why Murphy was allowed to get on the plane.

"Screening officers do not have the authority to apprehend or detain passengers," he wrote. "When they see something potentially illegal, the(y)contact the police."

OnDec. 5, he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year probation and a $100 fine.

He is also prohibited from possessing explosives, firearms or ammunition for one year, and must also make a $500 donation to the University of Alberta burn unit.