Police say a hijacked plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) led to delays and flights being diverted earlier Tuesday afternoon.
According to Richmond RCMP, a small passenger aircraft was hijacked from the Vancouver Island area and entered near YVR airspace.
“Richmond RCMP, along with the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service, the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team, and RCMP Air Services were immediately deployed,” said RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Melissa Lui in a July 15 email to The Epoch Times. “Communication was established with YVR Emergency Operation Center to ensure a coordinated response focused on the safety and security of all involved.”…