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Title: Ibiza holiday flight terror after 'police officer's GUN goes off inside cabin in front of shocked passengers'
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www.mirror.co.uk
URL Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world- ... ay-flight-terror-after-8681163
Published: Aug 22, 2016
Author: Rita Sobot , Sophie Evans
Post Date: 2016-08-22 13:40:59 by Stoner
Keywords: None
Views: 514
Comments: 3
The officer was reportedly trying to hand his gun to the pilot - as protocol dictates - when it accidentally discharged in front of terrified passengers Shares Comments Getty Vueling plane The Vueling plane was reportedly delayed after a police officer's gun went off inside the cabin (file picture) A packed holiday flight from Ibiza was delayed on the tarmac after a police officer's gun accidentally went off inside the cabin, it is reported. The Vueling aircraft was preparing to depart for Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain when the weapon discharged in front of terrified passengers. Fortunately, the bullet shot into the unidentified officer's luggage, missing both him and surrounding fliers, according to local media. The incident delayed Flight VY3420 for half an hour, with engineers called in to check no damage had been done to the plane . Passengers said a number of National Police agents were on board the aircraft, which was due to leave Ibiza Airport at 1.15pm on Saturday. Wikipedia The flight was due to leave Ibiza Airport (pictured) at 1.15pm on Saturday The flight was due to leave Ibiza Airport (pictured) at 1.15pm on Saturday Protocol dictates officers are required to hand over their guns to the pilot. However, as one of them went to do so, the weapon accidentally discharged inside his suitcase, local newspaper Ultimahora.es reports. Luckily, the bullet struck the inside of the case and did not leave it. "Two passengers did see what was going on," the newspaper reports. "Fortunately the bullet fired from the gun did not leave the case." No-one is believed to have been hurt in the incident. Read More Qatar Airways plane makes emergency landing after engine catches fire The agent and his colleagues had been asked by the captain to hand over their guns for safekeeping in the cockpit until the flight arrived in Madrid. The officer subsequently moved to the side of the aircraft, away from passengers, and opened his case to remove his weapon and bullets, it is reported. But moments later, his gun apparently discharged inside the luggage, causing the smell of gunpowder to spread through the cabin. Engineers were called in to check the plane for any damage after the accidental shooting. Read More Scared of flying? A course promises to get people to conquer their fear of the skies The aircraft was cleared for take off half an hour later. The incident was also reported by Noudiario.es , which said: "No-one was wounded, although the sound of the shot and the smell of gunpowder sparked unrest among the passengers." When contacted by Mirror Online, a Vueling spokesperson said the incident was a 'minor' one 'without further consequences for the passengers and crew' or the plane. They added that the police officers followed the security procedures.
It would appear that this hero should not possess firearms. He should be demoted to school crossing guard, or meter maid. Or maybe, just washing cruisers.
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#1. To: Stoner (#0)
I'm guessing Glock.
I suspect that is right. Regardless, Officer Head Up His Ass should have cleared the chamber and removed the mag before packing. Not doing so was worse than a rookie mistake. He should not be allowed to handle/possess weapons again! Si vis pacem, para bellum Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. if you look around, we have gone so far down the the rat hole, the almighty is going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah, if we don't have a judgement come down on us. President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood "I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
The officer felt threatened by one of his socks, so he opened fire. Office safety, first!
#2. To: misterwhite (#1)
" I'm guessing Glock. "
#3. To: Stoner, Officer safety (#0)
his gun apparently discharged inside the luggage
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