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Police say 10 ‘unruly’ passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
RCMP officers deplaned the aircraft and worked with WestJet crew to de-escalate the incident, while 10 people were arrested and no injuries were reported.
- Ten passengers on a WestJet flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas were arrested for unruly behavior causing safety concerns on April 11, 2026.
- The passengers did not follow crew instructions, leading to a delay of about two hours as officers and crew worked to de-escalate the situation.
- Richmond RCMP officers and WestJet crew directed other passengers to deplane during the incident; no injuries were reported.
- The flight was still at the gate when police were called and departed later that morning after the arrest of the ten individuals.
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10 Passengers Arrested for 'Unruly' Behavior on Flight to Mexico Before Plane Even Took Off
Police recommend charges of mischief and failing to comply with flight crew instructions Credit: James MacDonald/Bloomberg via GettyNEED TO KNOWKey Takeaways10 passengers were arrested for allegedly refusing to follow flight crew instructions, causing safety concerns before takeoffThe incident delayed the WestJet flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas on Saturday, April 11Police are recommending charges including mischief and failing to comply …
According to the police, there was "anxiety" about their behaviour.
St Catharines Standard
Police say 10 ‘unruly’ passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
RICHMOND - Ten people on a flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, were arrested over the weekend after police say their unruly behaviour created "safety concerns."
Winnipeg Free Press
Police say 10 'unruly' passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
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