Thursday, February 16, 2012

Small Plane Invades Presidential Airspace

Just a tip… if you are transporting drugs in a plane, try to avoid going near the POTUS.

The jets intercepted the general aviation plane – a Cessna 182 – just before 11:30 a.m. PT, according to a statement from NORAD.  It was soon forced to land at Long Beach Airport in California and met by local law enforcement officials and the U.S. Secret Service, agency spokesman Brian Leary told ABC News.

Agents interviewed the pilots before they were turned over to the Long Beach Police Department and arrested, an official said.

“We determined the incursion of restricted airspace was of no protective interest,” said Leary.

In other words, there was no intended threat to the president.

But the pilot was in possession of narcotics, the Secret Service said.

One law enforcement source told ABC News the plane was carrying 40 pounds of marijuana. Officials with the Long Beach Police Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request to confirm the type or quantity of the drugs.

(1) Comments
Posted by Owen at 1927 hrs
Politics + Politics - General

  1. I guess if you are stupid enough to be running drugs, you are stupid enough to not check the NOTAMS before your flight, or realize the President is town.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on February 16, 2012 at 1945 hrs


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