By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-20 10:58:07 | Updated at 2024-11-24 17:37:58
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Two women have been arrested and charged following a disturbance on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to Scotland which led to a mid-air emergency declaration.
The incident occurred on Saturday, November 16, on the aircraft bound for Glasgow Airport.
A 33-year-old and a 50-year-old woman were taken into custody upon the flight's landing.
Both women are due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court, with reports to be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
The Jet2 plane was met by police upon landing
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Police Scotland were called to Glasgow Airport at around 6:30pm on Saturday following reports of the disturbance.
The incident also involved a medical emergency when another passenger became unwell during the flight.
Officers responded to the situation upon the aircraft's arrival at Glasgow Airport.
The exact nature of the disturbance that prompted the mid-air emergency declaration has not been disclosed.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.30pm on Saturday, 16 November, 2024, we were called to a report of a disturbance on board an aircraft bound for Glasgow Airport."
The spokesperson added: "A 33-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection.
"She is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court at a later date and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."
"A 50-year-old woman was charged in connection and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."
Jet2 has been contacted for comment regarding the incident.
