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What happens if you make a bomb hoax?
Making a bomb hoax is a serious criminal offence, even if no device is found. In the UK, it can lead to a prison sentence of up to seven years. Authorities treat all threats as genuine until proven otherwise, causing significant disruption and cost, as seen with the Aer Lingus flight and the 21 other affected aircraft.
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