Bomb allegedly left at US base by Alen Zheng was built inside 2 Pepsi bottles

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tribune News ServiceApril 5, 2026 at 01:32 AM

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Alen Zheng, 20, is accused of planting a bomb at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida on March 10. The bomb, which did not detonate, was constructed inside two 2-liter cherry Pepsi bottles and transported to the base in Zheng's vehicle. Prosecutors state the device had the potential to be deadly. Zheng's sister, Ann Mary Zheng, faces charges of evidence tampering and being an accessory after the fact for allegedly helping him dispose of his car and attempt to flee to China. The charges against Ann Mary are part of an effort to keep her detained.

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It had the “potential to be very deadly”.

quote — US Attorney Gregory Kehoe100% confidence

The bomb did not detonate.

factual — null100% confidence

He drove the explosive to MacDill Air Force Base in the boot of his Mercedes SUV.

factual — prosecutors100% confidence

Alen Zheng is accused of planting the bomb and lighting the fuse at the base on March 10.

factual — null100% confidence

The bomb was built inside two 2-litre cherry Pepsi bottles.

factual — federal prosecutors100% confidence

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Pepsi 30% Gregory Kehoe 50% United States 50% Land O’Lakes 60% China 60% Ann Mary Zheng ×270% United States Air Force 70% MacDill Air Force Base 80% Alen Zheng ×490%

Keywords

bomb 100% alen zheng 90% explosive 80% us air force base 70% ann mary zheng 70% evidence tampering 60% accessory after the fact 60% criminal charges 50% pepsi bottles 50%

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South China Morning Post

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MacDill Air Force Base

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