Two men arrested after fighting on airplane, forcing it to divert: RCMP

The RCMP logo is seen in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Two people were arrested Monday afternoon after they allegedly got into a fight on a flight from Thompson, Man., causing the flight to be diverted.

According to RCMP, officers were told a flight from the Thompson Airport to Tadoule Lake, Man., was turning around and heading back as two people were fighting on the plane. RCMP allege the two passengers were combative and causing a risk to the plane’s safety.

The two men were arrested without incident. RCMP said one of the men was found with a small amount of what is believed to be crack cocaine.

A 29-year-old man from Thompson is facing charges of endangering the safety of an aircraft and possession of a controlled substance. He was released on an undertaking and scheduled to appear in court in Thompson at a future date.

A 27-year-old from Tadoule Lake has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, endangering the safety of an aircraft and uttering threats. He was detained in custody.

None of the charges have been proven in court.