In Volgograd opened a case because of a false report of the hijacking of the aircraft
At the airport of Volgograd detained a 42-year-old passenger, who has repeatedly stated his intention to seize the aircraft. On the fact of what happened, a criminal case was opened.
According to the Western Interregional Investigation Department for Transport of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, the investigation began after the appearance of information in the media about the flight delay due to threats from the passenger.
According to investigators, the man was on board the plane, preparing to fly from Volgograd to Moscow. In preparation for the departure, he repeatedly expressed his intention to seize the aircraft.
The actions of the passenger were qualified under Part 3 of Art. 207 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - a deliberately false message about an act of terrorism. Investigators are now establishing all the circumstances of the incident.
Also in respect of the detainee, administrative protocols were drawn up under Part 1 of Art. 19.3 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation - for disobedience to the lawful order of a police officer, as well as under Part 1 of Art. 6.9 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation - for the use of narcotic or psychotropic substances without a doctor's appointment or refusal to undergo a medical examination.
According to the decision of the Dzerzhinsky district court of Volgograd, the man was appointed administrative arrest for a period of 6 days.
