Person arrested after unauthorized access to plane at YVR
Vancouver airport security tightens after unauthorized aircraft entry in Richmond RCMP investigated the early morning breach; see how YVR contained the incident
Richmond RCMP say a person was arrested after entering an aircraft without authorization at Vancouver International Airport early Monday morning.
Police said they responded to the airport around 4 a.m. PT. Vancouver Airport Authority said the person got into a secure apron area near the terminal by going over the fenceline.
YVR said the incident was contained within minutes, airport operations were not affected, and staff are working with police to review security measures. The investigation is ongoing.