A Greyhound bus driver, on a trip from Birmingham to Huntsville, Ala., ejected a passenger during a stop on Friday night for allegedly making remarks about weapons and Afghanistan, police told the Associated Press. The passenger, 44-year-old Mark Gravette of Sylcuaga, was arrested and held on a drug charge. Gravette denied making any threats. A police official said no charges will be filed for any alleged remarks.
Greyhound driver ejects passenger
Bus passenger allegedly made remarks about weapons and Afghanistan before being ejected.
November 12, 2001
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