Mounties at Vancouver International Airport investigate threat on Edmonton flight

RICHMOND, B.C. — Mounties at Vancouver International Airport are investigating a threat made to a passenger aboard a flight from Edmonton.

The RCMP says officers from its YVR detachment responded to a report of a possible threat aboard a Flair Airlines flight shortly before midnight on Friday.

Cpl. Dennis Hwang issued a statement saying a passenger received “electronic communications” about a possible threat and alerted the authorities.

Hwang says any real or perceived threats are investigated to ensure the safety of the flight crew, passengers and the public.