» Arik Air Staff Caught With ‘Cocaine’ In London «

A male cabin crew member of Arik Air was
on Monday night arrested at Heathrow
Airport, London, by the United Kingdom
Border Force for allegedly possessing items
suspected to be banned substance.
The airline, according to its spokesman, Mr.
Ola Adebanji , is presently carrying out
private investigation to determine how the
cabin crew member came about the
banned substance.
Investigations revealed that the cabin crew
member was caught with a substance
weighing 2.76 kilogramme and suspected
to be cocaine.
Adebanji said Arik Air will also cooperate
fully with UK authorities and other
appropriate agencies in their investigations.
He said, “The airline again reaffirms its
commitment to the fight against drug and
illicit substances’ trafficking and will not
tolerate the use of any of its aircraft or crew
for the courier of banned items and
substances.
“Arik Air carries out very stringent checks
on all members of staff and its travelling
guests ahead of all flights.
“The airline will continue to focus its
attention on measures to prevent the
possibility of any future similar incidents.
“Arik Air is a responsible Nigerian company
always seeking to maintain and uphold the
integrity and proud reputation of the
nation.”