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Parents of suspects accused of planting MacDill Base explosive device now in ICE custody
Federal prosecutors say the device was built in two cherry Pepsi bottles and could bring up to 40 years in prison.
- Siblings Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng, U.S.-born children of Chinese illegal immigrants, were charged with attempting to plant an improvised explosive device at MacDill Air Force Base in March 2026, with Alen allegedly attempting to detonate the device and Ann Mary accused of assisting after the fact.
- Their parents, Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng, illegally entered the U.S., were ordered deported in 1998, remained in the country for decades, and were taken into ICE custody following the siblings' indictment.
- Alen Zheng fled to China after the alleged bombing attempt, while Ann Mary Zheng was arrested upon returning to the U.S.; prosecutors are seeking Alen's return.
- DHS officials emphasized the case highlights national security concerns linked to birthright citizenship and illegal immigration, noting the siblings gained U.S. citizenship by birth despite their parents' illegal status, while the Supreme Court is considering the scope of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
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Bomb allegedly left at US base by Alen Zheng was built inside 2 Pepsi bottles
The bomb placed outside a US Air Force Base visitors centre in Florida last month was built inside two 2-litre cherry Pepsi bottles, according to federal prosecutors. Alen Zheng, 20, of Land O’Lakes, is accused of planting the bomb and lighting the fuse at the base on March 10. He drove the explosive to MacDill Air Force Base in the boot of his Mercedes SUV, according to a document filed by prosecutors Friday. The bomb did not detonate. US Attor…
Child of Chinese illegal immigrants charged with planting explosive at US military base | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV
close Video Officials announce indictments in alleged IED plot at MacDill Air Force Base Officials on Wednesday announced indictments against Alen Zheng and his sister, Ann Mary Zheng, in relation to an alleged IED plot at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. (WTVT) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security revealed that a suspect who fled to China after allegedly planting a deadly explosive device at an…
UPDATE: Chinese Siblings Accused of Terrorism Were Anchor Babies of Illegal Aliens
If you still aren't convinced that big changes need to be made to birthright citizenship, maybe this will change your mind. Last week, a Chinese-American brother and sister duo (allegedly) brought an explosive device to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL.
Chinese Illegals Arrested After Anchor Baby Daughter Tries To Bomb Military Base.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Two illegal immigrants from China were arrested after their U.S.-born daughter allegedly brought a bomb to a military base in Tampa, Florida.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Qiu Qin Zou, Jia Zhang Zheng, Ann Mary Zheng, Alen Zheng, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DHS), and the U.S. Air Force.WHEN & WHERE: Couple arrested in March 2026; the attempted bombing by the couple’s daughter took place at …
Chinese nationals arrested after their children are linked to bomb found at US Air Force base
Chinese illegal aliens were arrested by the Department of Homeland Security after their son allegedly brought an explosive device to an Air Force base and their daughter allegedly helped him cover his tracks. Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng were denied asylum and were residing illegally in the United States. Their children Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng are U.S. citizens. 'Her brother ... had attempted to damage government property by fire or exp…
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