US EditionFighter jets escort Montreal-bound flights after ‘security incident’; 2 men arrested
Two men were arrested and questioned on fraud charges after a suspicious suitcase caused a bomb threat and temporary runway closure at Montreal-Trudeau Airport.
- Fighter jets escorted two international passenger flights to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport following a security incident on Wednesday, with NORAD assets monitoring the aircraft until they landed safely.
- A suspicious suitcase discovered on one flight and a reported bomb threat prompted the multi-agency security response.
- NORAD deployed CF-18 and F-16 fighter jets along with KC-135 aerial refueling tankers, while the FAA issued a ground stop for flights bound for Montreal at 3:02 p.m.
- Two male passengers were arrested by Quebec police after the planes landed; police spokesperson Béatrice Dorsainville said the men are being questioned and could face potential fraud-related charges.
- Airport spokesperson Eric Forest confirmed the potential threat involving the suitcase was unfounded and operations returned to normal, though authorities have not confirmed whether the arrests, bomb threat, and escorted flights are connected.
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Flights Resume at Montreal Airport After Bomb Threat Forces Temporary Ground Stop
Flights have resumed at Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport following a temporary ground stop prompted by a bomb threat, airport officials confirmed today. The precautionary measure, which brought air traffic to a halt for several hours, was lifted after thorough security checks found no suspicious devices. Authorities continue to investigate the source of the [...]
Fighter jets escort 2 flights to Montreal during security incident
Fighter jets escorted two international passenger flights to Montreal during a security incident, according to CTV News. Two men were arrested after the planes landed. The incident happened Wednesday at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, the main international airport serving Montreal. CTV reported, citing NORAD, that CF-18 and F-16 fighter jets, along with KC-135 aerial refueling tankers, monitored the situation until the commercial aircra…
Montreal Airport Back to Normal After Flights Grounded Due to Suspicious Suitcase
The Montreal-Trudeau International Airport says its operations are returning to normal after a “suspicious” suitcase found on a landing flight led to the closure of one of the airport’s runways. “The investigation conducted by local law enforcement has concluded and has been found to be unfounded,” a spokesperson for the airport told The Epoch Times on March 18 around 6:30 p.m. EST. The airport’s operations “have returned to normal,” the spokesp…
The investigation, which involved a suspicious suitcase identified on a plane, concluded at approximately 6:00 p.m. The police officers concluded that there was no threat.
Suspicious package probe limits flights at Montreal international airport
The Montreal-Trudeau International Airport was handling a limited number of flights on Wednesday due to an investigation into a suspicious package that was found on a landing flight, an airport spokesperson said.
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