Two More Flydubai Co-Pilots Arrested in UAE in Terror Plot Probe
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Two Maldivian co-pilots from Flydubai were arrested in the UAE as part of an investigation into a foiled terror attempt on a flight to Israel. The suspect, co-pilot Al-Mami, allegedly planned to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport after attacking the pilot with an axe. The arrested pilots knew Al-Mami and may have lived near him, but their specific involvement remains unclear as the investigation continues.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two additional Flydubai co-pilots were arrested in the UAE in connection with a terror plot targeting Israel.
- The arrested pilots are Maldivian citizens and knew the main suspect, co-pilot Al-Mami.
- Authorities claim Al-Mami intended to hijack the plane and crash it into Ben Gurion Airport.
- The plot was foiled when passengers and crew subdued Al-Mami after he attacked the pilot.
- The specific role and knowledge of the arrested co-pilots in the attack remain under investigation.
Two additional co-pilots with the airline Flydubai, both citizens of the Maldives, have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates as part of the investigation into an attempted terror attack on a flight bound for Israel. The Maldives' embassy in the UAE informed the families of the two co-pilots of their arrests in recent days, according to a report by Li Ayish for i24NEWS.
The arrested pilots knew the primary suspect, co-pilot Al-Mami, through their shared work at Flydubai. Reports indicate they may have lived in the same building as Al-Mami. Both arrested co-pilots also flew to Israel as part of their duties with the airline.
These arrests follow the investigation into the attempted attack, where UAE authorities stated Al-Mami planned to hijack a Flydubai plane and crash it into Ben Gurion Airport. According to the findings, the suspect attacked the pilot in the cockpit with an emergency axe, but passengers and crew members managed to subdue him and thwart the plot.
It remains unclear at this stage what connection the two arrested co-pilots have to the planning or execution of the attack, or the specific charges against them. It is also unknown if they were aware of Al-Mami's intentions. The investigation is ongoing, with the arrests suggesting authorities are examining the potential involvement of other individuals in the attempted terror incident.
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