Since Sheikh Sharif’s security detail was carrying side arms and loaded Kalashnikov-pattern assault rifles, the crew immediately informed UNPOS officials present in Garowe both of the attempt to divert the flight to Djibouti, and of the presence on board of heavily armed personnel in contravention of civil aviation regulations.
Since Sheikh Sharif’s security detail was carrying side arms and loaded Kalashnikov-pattern assault rifles, the crew immediately informed UNPOS officials present in Garowe both of the attempt to divert the flight to Djibouti, and of the presence on board of heavily armed personnel in contravention of civil aviation regulations.