SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP/VINnews) — A Sacramento man has been charged with illegally possessing explosive material at an airport after authorities said he attempted to pass through a security checkpoint carrying a device capable of causing significant damage aboard an aircraft.

Federal prosecutors identified the suspect as Kimani Osayande Jones, also known as Kimani Osayande Jackson, 49, of Sacramento.

According to a criminal complaint, Jones arrived at Sacramento International Airport on Saturday night intending to board a flight. Authorities said Transportation Security Administration officers discovered an M-type explosive device inside his carry-on luggage, along with a torch lighter, a knife, scissors and loose scissor blades, zip ties, and an aerosol can.

Investigators said Jones was wearing latex gloves and a scarf covering much of his face when he approached the security checkpoint.

Law enforcement officials also recovered five cell phones from Jones. Court documents state that one phone displayed a 15-minute timer ready to be activated, while another showed a message from an unidentified sender reading, “we will be awaiting your call.”

Bomb technicians from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI safely removed the device. Subsequent testing determined that the powder and fuse were functional and capable of ignition, according to prosecutors.

Authorities said the device had the potential to cause injuries and could have damaged an aircraft if detonated near a window during flight, potentially resulting in cabin depressurization.

Jones appeared in federal court this week and is charged with unlawful possession of explosive material in an airport. His attorney said the government’s allegations represent only one side of the case and that additional facts are expected to emerge through the legal process.

The FBI and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.

If convicted, Jones faces up to five years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Federal prosecutors noted that the charge is an allegation, and Jones is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.