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Montevideo, April 20th 2025 - 19:45 UTC

Tag: Airport security

  • Friday, April 18th 2025 - 17:59 UTC

    Belize to tighten airport security following hijack attempt

    The hijacker was gunned down while the pilot and two passengers were wounded but are stable

    Following an attempted hijacking on a Tropic Air flight last Thursday, where a passenger assaulted the pilot and tried to seize control, Belize is implementing stricter aviation security measures. The flight from Corozal to San Pedro operated by a Tropic Air Cessna Grand Caravan EX, registered as V3-HIG, carrying 15 passengers and 2 crew members, made an emergency landing in Belize City after nearly two hours. The hijacker was gunned down, and the pilot and two passengers were injured but are stable.

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