PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, May 5th at approximately 03.00 p.m. members of the Alpha Team stationed at the Princess Juliana International Airport were called on board of a Delta Airline aircraft which was preparing to depart to Atlanta Georgia, to intervene in a matter involving a passenger that was behaving very aggressive. On the scene, the officers located the male suspect identified with initials A.S. (36) of American nationality. The captain of the aircraft refused to allow the suspect to take that flight to Atlanta requested his removal from the aircraft. The suspect was severely under the influence of alcohol and refused to disembark at which time he was removed by the officers using minimal force. The suspect was taken to the Philipsburg Police Head Quarters to sober-up. The suspect was given a fine of U.S. $500,- and is waiting until arrangements are made for his deportation.
Passenger accidentally open the emergency door
On Sunday, May 5th at approximately 06.00 pm the Alpha Team at the Princess Juliana International Airport was called to intervene in a matter involving a male passenger on board of an aircraft operated by Winair. According to the report suspect accidentally opened the emergency exit door while changing seats. The man was removed from the aircraft and taken to the office where he was spoken to regarding this situation. No official complaint was filed against this man and he was not arrested.
KPSM Press Release.
