Malaysian Airlines flight MH122 returned to Sydney following a security incident. Photo / via RadarBox
Malaysian Airlines flight MH122 returned to Sydney following a security incident. Photo / via RadarBox
Australian police have arrested a man on board a Malaysia Airlines flight following an “emergency incident” at Sydney International Airport.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) earlier confirmed via social media they were responding to an emergency incident at the airport aboard flight MH122, a Malaysia Airlines Airbus-a330 flight to KualaLumpur. The plane returned to the airport after the incident and passengers were seen disembarking.
The man, 45, was arrested without incident, the AFP announced to media just after 6.30pm local time.
“There is no impending threat to the community,” the AFP confirmed in a statement.
“The AFP will not divulge operational matters, however, an emergency response plan was enacted and an evacuation was initiated once it was deemed safe for passengers and crew.”
Sydney Airport said on social media at least 35 domestic flights have been cancelled, (16 inbound and 16 outbound), with delays of up to 90mins for other domestic flights, the airport shared.
As a result of this afternoon’s incident, there have been 32 domestic flights cancelled (16 inbound + 16 outbound), with delays of up to 90mins for other domestic flights.
Currently no international flight cancellations.
Passengers are encouraged to check with their airline…
