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Vancouver airport hijacking suspect Shaheer Cassim makes video court appearance

  • Shaheer Cassim, 39, made a video court appearance in Richmond after being accused of hijacking a plane.
  • Cassim allegedly threatened a flight instructor and seized a Cessna from Victoria International Airport.
  • He faces charges of hijacking and damaging or interfering with a navigation facility.
  • Cassim remains in custody for an assessment to determine his fitness for trial.
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The Toronto Star broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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