I’ve got a bomb,’ says passenger as he shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’ in UK flight
A shocking incident occurred on a UK-bound EasyJet flight when a passenger suddenly shouted “I’ve got a bomb” and “Allahu Akbar” while also uttering “Death to Trump”. The flight was diverted to Glasgow Airport in Scotland, and the authorities have confirmed that the situation has been contained.
The incident happened on a flight from Geneva to London Luton, which made an emergency landing at Glasgow Airport on Sunday evening. The plane was carrying 136 passengers and six crew members.
According to eyewitnesses, the passenger, who has not been named, began shouting the words “I’ve got a bomb” and “Allahu Akbar” (God is the greatest) before uttering the phrase “Death to Trump”. The outburst caused panic on board the plane, and other passengers quickly sprang into action to tackle the man to the floor.
“It was like something out of a movie,” said a passenger who witnessed the incident. “The guy started shouting and then people just reacted. We held him down until the police came.”
Another passenger, who requested anonymity, said: “I was sitting near the back of the plane and I heard the guy shouting. At first, I thought it was just some kind of argument, but then I saw people running towards the front of the plane. It was chaos.”
The authorities have confirmed that the incident is being investigated by counter-terrorism officers, and the footage of the incident is being assessed. The police have also released a statement saying that the situation has been contained and that there is no evidence of a bomb on the plane.
“We are working with the airline and the authorities to investigate the incident,” said a police spokesperson. “The safety of the passengers and crew is our top priority, and we are grateful that the situation was contained without any harm being caused.”
The flight was diverted to Glasgow Airport, where the passenger was arrested and taken into custody. The other passengers were allowed to disembark the plane and were provided with counseling and support.
This is not the first time that a flight has been diverted due to a bomb threat or a suspicious incident. In recent years, there have been several similar incidents on flights across the world, including a number of false alarms.
In 2019, a British Airways flight from Dubai to Heathrow was diverted to Stansted Airport after a passenger reported a bomb threat. The plane was searched, but no bomb was found. In 2018, a flight from Paris to New York was diverted to Boston after a passenger reported a bomb threat.
The increased risk of terrorism and the threat of bomb attacks have made air travel a significant concern for many people. While the authorities are working hard to keep passengers safe, it is essential for travelers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior or incidents to the authorities immediately.
In conclusion, the incident on the EasyJet flight from Geneva to London Luton is a sobering reminder of the risks and challenges that come with air travel. While the situation was contained without any harm being caused, it is essential for the authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly and take all necessary steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
