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Former UFC star Dustin Poirier arrested after alleged drunken airport incident
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First reported by Mako · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested after an alleged drunken airport incident in which he threatened police. He later apologized publicly, said he needs help, and said alcohol is not the answer.
- 01Dustin Poirier was arrested after being removed from a flight for alleged drunken behavior.
- 02Police said he threatened officers at an airport before being taken into custody.
- 03A video of the arrest was published on Tuesday and later circulated online.
- 04Poirier apologized, saying retirement has been difficult and he needs help.
- 05The MMA community reacted with both support and criticism, including from Colby Covington.
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