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Police Surrounded An Emirates Plane In Manchester For Additional Security Checks
Emirates Flight EK019 took off from Dubai at 2:30pm and landed at Manchester at 7:31pm on October 17. It was held up at the airport as The Greater Manchester Police were “made aware of an email claiming there was a suspicious package” on the aircraft, according to The Independent.
Upon arrival, local police surrounded the Emirates aircraft to conduct additional security checks
Emirates crew and ground teams co-operated fully with authorities. After completing the checks, the passengers proceeded to the gate as normal
An Emirates spokesperson stated:
We can confirm that flight Ek019 arriving in Manchester (17 October) was subjected to additional security checks upon arrival. Emirates crew and ground teams co-operated fully with the authorities. After local authorities cleared the aircraft, it proceeded to the gate where passengers disembarked as normal.
🚨 Security Alert 🚫✈️
Manchester Airport temporarily shuts down its airfield due to a false email alleging a suspicious package on a flight. An Emirates flight from Dubai is currently grounded at the airport apron. Authorities are responding swiftly. Stay informed. pic.twitter.com/CYhBDBQvqD— Iris (@Iris_i_Life) October 18, 2023
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