Passenger of Yerevan-Moscow flight detained after false bomb threat
A passenger of the S7 Airlines flight from Yerevan to Moscow was detained after making a false bomb threat during the boarding on Monday morning.
The man claimed that he had a bomb in his hand-carry baggage but did not bring forward any demands.
The aviation authorities and police were immediately reported on the incident. They isolated the passenger and took his belongings under control, the Civil Aviation Committee reported.
After searching the plane, the hand-carry baggage and luggage of the man and all the other passengers aboard, the aviation safety officers found no forbidden objects, items, substances or equipment.
The passenger was handed over to the Zvartnots International Airport police. Investigation is underway.