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‘Hijacked’ small airplane delayed and diverted flights at Vancouver airport: RCMP

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 15 – The hijacking caused a 39-minute ground stop and diversion of nine inbound flights, with the suspect arrested without incident as authorities investigate potential motives.

  • A security incident at Vancouver International Airport occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m., involving a small private aircraft in the airspace near YVR.
  • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police responded to the incident, leading to a temporary ground stop and the diversion of nine inbound aircraft to alternate airports.
  • The aircraft landed safely, and the lone occupant was taken into custody by RCMP officers.
  • Normal flight operations have resumed at YVR; however, some delays are still possible, and passengers are advised to check airline updates or the airport's website.
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A 39-year-old Canadian was formally accused of stealing a small port in an episode that mobilized United States Air Force hunting and interrupted operations at Vancouver Airport in Canada. According to the Canadian Real Police, Shaher Cassim would have taken control of an aircraft model Cessna 172 after threatening a flight instructor on Wednesday at the International Airport of Victoria, on Vancouver Island. The aircraft, according to the Ameri…

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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