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Plane passenger allegedly assaults police officer at Halifax airport
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia RCMP say a woman is facing charges after they say someone became disruptive in an airport terminal and assaulted a police officer.
The Mounties say they received a call around Friday afternoon about two passengers who were involved in a sexual act onboard Air Canada flight 610 _ a Toronto to Halifax flight.
Police say after arriving at the terminal at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the 24-year-old woman and 38-year-old man were approached by officers.
They say the woman then became agitated and was arrested for causing a disturbance.
Police say while being taken to an RCMP office inside the airport, the Nova Scotia woman kicked an officer.
She’s facing charges including assaulting a police officer, causing a disturbance and mischief.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are anticipated.
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