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NDTV
33 minutes ago
- NDTV
Man Threatens Flight Attendant, Attempts To Open Emergency Exit On US Flight
A US plane bound for Omaha from Detroit was forced to make an emergency landing on Thursday (Jul 17) after a man threatened to kill a flight attendant. The 23-year-old passenger shoved the attendant and also attempted to open the emergency exit door when the plane was mid-air. As the situation escalated, the pilots landed the SkyWest Flight 612, carrying 67 passengers and four crew members, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After the safe landing, the suspect was captured on video being escorted off the plane by police. The Cedar Rapids Police Department identified the arrested passenger as Mario Nikprelaj. He remains in custody in Linn County on a federal hold, online jail records show. He is scheduled to make his first appearance on the complaint next week at the Cedar Rapids federal court, according to a report in The New York Times. Jonathan Spencer Van der Waarden, a passenger on the flight, said Nikprelaj had exhibited erratic behaviour from the start of the journey. He unfastened his seatbelt and stood up during takeoff. Then, during drink service, Nikprelaj made a lunge for the emergency exit. Apart from assault and disorderly conduct, Nikprelaj has been charged with harassment and unlawful possession of prescription medication. He failed to affix a proper tax stamp on 41 pills of Alprazolam -- an anti-anxiety drug commonly sold as Xanax, which was found on him at the time of arrest. The authorities added that he could be charged with additional charges as well. SkyWest Airlines confirmed in a statement that the flight had been diverted "due to an unruly customer" and that the plane later continued to Detroit after that person was detained. "SkyWest has zero tolerance for unruly behaviour as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority," the airline said. Meanwhile, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said a probe had been initiated with Nikprelaj's background being checked. "The FBI takes threats to aviation seriously and we work with our partners to address crimes occurring on commercial aircraft that endanger the safety of passengers, flight crews, and flight attendants," the FBI said in a statement.
CTV News
17 hours ago
- CTV News
Opioids found in fake Xanax pill that killed Edmonton-area teen prompt provincewide alert
RCMP are issuing a provincewide alert after a teen was killed earlier this month after taking a pill that looked like Xanax, but was laced with deadly quantities of opioids. Xanax is commonly used as an anti-anxiety drug and does not contain opioids. Police say the replica pills have tested positive for deadly quantities of the highly potent opioid isotonitazene. The pills are grey in appearance, rectangle-shaped, have the letters ONAX imprinted on the side, and have the number '2' printed vertically on the other side. OPIOID RCMP have issued a province-wide alert after opioids found in fake Xanax pill killed Edmonton-area teen. (Supplied) 'We are investigating the death of a 16-year-old youth where there is a nexus to isotonitazene,' said a statement issued by RCMP Friday. 'Parents, relatives and other community members need to share this information as much as possible, and especially now that school is out.' Edmonton police seized $5,000 worth of the fake pills on June 19. RCMP are working to intercept the supply and notify the public. 'Please look at the photos, share them with your kids, friends and relatives, and let them know that these pills could kill them,' said police.
Global News
18 hours ago
- Global News
Alberta RCMP issue warning about opioid-laced drugs after teenager's death
Alberta RCMP have issued a warning to parents, children and other members of the public about some potentially deadly counterfeit pills that may be circulating in the province. The pills resemble a commonly used drug to treat anxiety, but may be laced with a potentially fatal dose of opioids. The warning comes following the death of a 16-year-old that police believe may be related to ingestion of the imitation pills. The legal medicine, Xanax, is normally available by prescription. However, investigators have identified replica pills laced with the highly potent opioid isotonitazene. Investigators have also released photos of the counterfeit pills to the public. 'Parents, relatives, and other community members need to share this information as much as possible, and especially so now that school is out,' RCMP public information officer Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said. 'It is important that the public knows the extreme danger that this dangerous replica can pose.' Story continues below advertisement Investigators are working to identify the source of the deadly drugs and stop their distribution. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In the meantime, Savinkoff said it is important that members of the community see the photos of the drugs, share them with their kids, friends and relatives and 'let them know that these pills could kill them.' The RCMP have released photos of the counterfeit drugs in an attempt to inform the public about 'the extreme danger' they pose. Alberta RCMP The pills are described as grey, rectangular, and stamped with the letters ONAX on one side and the number '2' on the other. Savinkoff said prescriptions should only be purchased from a reputable, licensed pharmacist. On Monday the Edmonton police also issued a warning about counterfeit Xanax pills, following a seizure in June of similar pills laced with the same highly potent opioid isotonitazene. The street value of those drugs was estimated at nearly $5,000. Story continues below advertisement On Monday, Edmonton Police also issued a warning about fake pills made to look like the anti-anxiety drug Xanax but contain a potentially deadly dose of the opioid isotonitazene. Edmonton Police Service The RCMP is asking anyone with information about the counterfeit drugs to call their local police department or the RCMP at 310-7267 (RCMP).
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Yahoo
19-year-old arrested in connection to overdose death of 14-year-old
A 19-year-old St. John's man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to an overdose of youth from four months ago. The RNC said they arrested an unnamed man on Thursday, who was also charged with criminal negligence causing death, and the possession and trafficking of a controlled substance. It follows a 14-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in a Mount Pearl home in March. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death was the result of an overdose. "The RNC has since determined the youth ingested what he believed to be Xanax and Dilaudid but actually contained a deadly concoction of synthetic opioids," said the RNC's statement on Friday. Officers carried out a search warrant in May at the accused's home and seized a number of drugs including phenazolam, an often deadly benzodiazepine. The accused was released and is set to appear in provincial court at a later date. Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical examiner Dr. Nash Denic said in April that more young people have been dying in "gut-wrenching" overdose incidents this year, including a 14-year-old. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
Hamilton Spectator
19 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Newfoundland police charge 19-year-old in teen boy's fatal overdose
ST. JOHN'S - Police in Newfoundland have charged a 19-year-old with manslaughter in the fatal overdose of a 14-year-old boy. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says the teen was found unresponsive on March 14 at a home in Mount Pearl, N.L., near St. John's. A news release says he was pronounced dead after he was rushed to the hospital. Police say the boy took pills he believed to be Xanax and Dilaudid, but they contained a 'deadly concoction of synthetic opioids.' The force's major crimes unit seized various substances, including the synthetic opioid phenazolam, from a St. John's residence in May. The Constabulary says it arrested a 19-year-old male Thursday on charges including manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and possession of cocaine, ketamine and phenazolam. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
