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Teen Charged with Attempted Hijacking of Jetstar Flight Undergoing Brain Scans
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 15 – The 17-year-old is undergoing brain and psychological assessments amid investigations into possible neurological conditions and foreign communications linked to the hijack attempt.
- A 17-year-old boy is undergoing brain scans to assess potential neurological conditions, as reported in a court hearing.
- The boy faces multiple charges, including attempting to hijack a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport with a loaded shotgun, and boarding an aircraft with a firearm.
- Four charges, including theft of firearms, have been withdrawn by prosecutors, according to the lawyer during the court session, but one charge related to making bomb threats remains.
- Doctors are evaluating whether the boy has an 'organic or physiological neurological condition,' with further assessments scheduled in the coming weeks.
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CP Pilot charged with hijacking and terrorism over Vancouver flight
VANCOUVER - A man who allegedly to have seized a light aircraft in Victoria, setting off a security scare at Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday, has been charged with hijacking and terrorism offences.
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