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Police say 10 ‘unruly’ passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
RCMP officers deplaned the aircraft after passengers were alleged to be noncompliant, and the flight left later the same morning after a two-hour delay.
- Ten passengers on a WestJet flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas were arrested for unruly behavior causing safety concerns on April 11, 2026.
- The passengers did not follow crew instructions, leading to a delay of about two hours as officers and crew worked to de-escalate the situation.
- Richmond RCMP officers and WestJet crew directed other passengers to deplane during the incident; no injuries were reported.
- The flight was still at the gate when police were called and departed later that morning after the arrest of the ten individuals.
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According to the police, there was "anxiety" about their behaviour.
·Montreal, Canada
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St Catharines Standard+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Police say 10 ‘unruly’ passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
RICHMOND - Ten people on a flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, were arrested over the weekend after police say their unruly behaviour created "safety concerns."
·Welland, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+16 Reposted by 16 other sources
Police say 10 'unruly' passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Ten people on a flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, were arrested this weekend after police stated that their "turbulent" behaviour had given rise to "anxieties."
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left17Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution77% Left
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