Reports reaching us show that an employee of Arik Air was recently arrested at the Heathrow Airport in London, England by the United Kingdom Border Force for being in possession of items suspected to be banned substance.
Asa News Online learnt that the employee of the airline, a male cabin crew member, was apprehended on Monday night after the plane landed.
He was reportedly found with substance believed to be cocaine weighing about 2.76kg.
But spokesman of the company, Ola Adebanji, disclosed that the matter is being investigated by the management and promised to cooperate with the UK authorities in their investigations.
"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," Adebanji said.
Additional information from Ynaija.com
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