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EasyJet Flight Forced to Land After Fake Bomb Claim

Specialist aviation security teams are investigating footage of the July 27 incident in which passengers subdued a man who falsely claimed to have a bomb.

Overview

  • On July 27, an EasyJet flight from Luton to Glasgow made an emergency landing after a 41-year-old man emerged from the lavatory shouting bomb threats in Arabic and threats against President Trump.
  • Passengers subdued the suspect by pulling him to the floor and immobilizing him, averting potential harm.
  • Police arrested the man upon landing at Glasgow Airport and reported no injuries onboard.
  • Authorities confirmed that no explosives were found on board and have handed a viral passenger video to anti-terrorism investigators.
  • The suspect remains in custody under investigation by specialist aviation security and counterterrorism units.