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Delta Air Lines pilot arrested after flight: Reports
- On Saturday night, federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations took a Delta Air Lines co-pilot into custody after the flight arrived at San Francisco International Airport.
- The arrest followed an active warrant from Contra Costa County related to possession of child sexual abuse material, with Homeland Security assisting local sheriff's officials.
- Several travelers on the flight described observing numerous federal officers, including air marshals, force their way through the cabin and enter the cockpit to handcuff and remove the co-pilot before passengers disembarked.
- Authorities have yet to disclose the pilot’s identity or confirm where he is based, while Delta Air Lines declined to provide comments and directed questions to law enforcement agencies, which did not respond promptly.
- This arrest on a commercial flight highlights ongoing law enforcement cooperation across jurisdictions and raises questions about crew background checks and passenger safety protocols.
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After a successful landing, no one expected to see a dozen U.S. security officers disembarking in order to stop the aircraft's co-pilot. ...
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