Buenos Aires, April 13 (NA) -- In the last few hours, Emiliano Endrizzi, a midfielder for Gimnasia de Jujuy, was released after being detained for the "joke" of saying he had a "bomb" on the plane that would depart from that province to Buenos Aires. According to what the Argentine News Agency was able to find out, after the hearing held this Monday, Endrizzi was charged with intimidation, in conjunction with an offense against the security of means of transport and communication. Additionally, the player received several measures as a consequence of what his lawyer called an "unfortunate comment," such as the obligation to appear before the Federal Police of Jujuy every seven days, report any change of address, and the prohibition from leaving the country without judicial authorization. Also, as a consequence of the delays and cancellations of the flight, the airline in charge of the flight to Buenos Aires is working together with the authorities of Jujuy to evaluate the appropriate actions to be taken against those responsible for the incident. The incident occurred last Saturday afternoon, when the player himself, midfielder for Club Gimnasia de Jujuy, was arrested after the "unfortunate remark" or "joke," according to witness passengers, of stating that there was a bomb on the plane that was to depart at 13:25 from Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport in Jujuy to Buenos Aires, which activated the security protocol. "The Jujuy Wolf" was supposed to play the match on Sunday against Agropecuario in Carlos Casares, a match that was finally played with a 2-1 victory. What did Emiliano Endrizzi say after being released? "I am repentant," Emiliano Endrizzi said after his release, which took place this Monday, although he will continue to be charged. In the same vein, he added: "It was not my intention to cause disturbances or to scare anyone," in addition to apologizing to the airline, the club, the aeronautical police, and the affected passengers. Finally, he stated that he is at the disposal of the Justice with a video through social networks.
Argentine footballer released after bomb joke on plane
Gimnasia de Jujuy midfielder Emiliano Endrizzi was detained after joking about having a bomb on a flight to Buenos Aires. He was charged but released with bail. The player apologized to all affected parties.