Vancouver Airport Hijacking Suspect Called Himself ‘Messenger of Allah’ on Climate Mission
Vancouver air-traffic control initially reported a “rogue aircraft” just after 1 p.m. on July 15, requesting nearby aircraft to watch for the Cessna and to inform controllers of any need to “manoeuvre as necessary”
A man arrested for an alleged plane hijacking at the Vancouver International Airport earlier this week took to social media the day before to declare himself a “messenger of Allah” tasked with rescuing humanity from climate change.
The RCMP have charged Shaheer Cassim, 39, with one count of hijacking after the incident on July 15 that saw Norad scramble F-15 fighter jets to respond to a Cessna 172 circling at a low altitude in the airspace above the airport. The plane landed safely before the jets could arrive on scene. ---More...
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