Alen Zheng

Alen Zheng, a 20-year-old man, is at the center of recent news due to his indictment on federal charges related to an explosive device left outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The incident occurred on March 10th, and Zheng is accused of attempting to damage the base's welcome center. Following the incident, Zheng fled to China. He and his sister, Ann Mary Zheng, 27, have both been indicted in connection with the event. Ann Mary was arrested upon her return. Their mother was also detained for deportation due to overstaying her visa. The case is significant due to the potential security implications of an explosive device being placed near a major military installation, which houses U.S. Central Command.