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**Detroit Business Owner Arrested At NY Airport After Deadly Explosion**
In a dramatic turn of events, Noor Noel Kestou, the owner of a Detroit business implicated in a deadly explosion, was arrested while attempting to leave the country. Authorities apprehended Kestou at a New York airport just as he was preparing to board a one-way flight to Hong Kong.
Kestou now faces charges of involuntary manslaughter following the tragic incident that led to the death of Turner Lee Salter. The explosion, emanating from Kestou’s business premises which stored vape pens alongside large quantities of butane canisters, created a dangerous environment that ultimately turned deadly. It was a propelled nitrous oxide canister, set off by the blast, that struck and killed Salter.
The arrest was made possible after law enforcement received crucial information about Kestou’s plans to flee the United States. In the wake of these developments, Kestou has been released on a $500,000 bond. As part of the conditions for his release, Kestou is required to wear a GPS monitoring device.
Legal proceedings are swiftly moving forward, with a probable cause hearing for Kestou scheduled to take place on May 7 at the Clinton Township District Court. The community and the victim’s family are watching closely as justice seeks its course in the wake of this devastating incident that has highlighted the dangers of improper storage of volatile materials.