Hijacking at Vancouver Airport: Suspect Arrested by Police

Flights Grounded at Vancouver Airport After Alleged Small Plane Hijacking: RCMP

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Police say a hijacked plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) led to delays and flights being diverted Tuesday afternoon.

According to Richmond RCMP, a Cessna 172— small passenger aircraft— was hijacked from the Vancouver Island area and entered near YVR airspace. ---More...

Flights Grounded at Vancouver Airport After Alleged Small Plane Hijacking: RCMP

Vancouver, BC– Flights were temporarily halted at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Tuesday afternoon after a small aircraft was allegedly hijacked before landing safely, leading to one… pic.twitter.com/kuoF8oqPg7
— Ashiana (@Ashiana_khan)July 16, 2025

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Hijacking at Vancouver Airport: Suspect Arrested by Police

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