The
hijacking of Egypt air in Cyprus Larnaka airport has ended peacefully as the hijacker of flight MS 181 has now been arrested. All 56 passengers
as crew as well are freed and safe reports BBC. The hijacker is an
Egyptian national.
The
plane was en route from Saudi Arabia to Cairo via Alexandria taken
over during the flight by a passenger claiming to be wear a suicide
explosive belt the pilot.
motives behind the hijacking is under investigation
established.
The police also investigate if he wore the belt or not.
The
aircraft has been surrounded by police since it landed at Larnaca
several hours earlier on Tuesday morning.
Some
reports saying the man wanted to speak to his estranged Cypriot wife.
Earlier
the Cyprus president ruled out terrorism attack.
The
drama ended when the hijacker was seen walking down the steps of the
air-plane with his hands raised.
Source: BBC
