A male cabin crew member of popular aviation company, Arik Air, who has been identified as Chika Egwu Udensi was on Monday night arrested at Heathrow Airport, London, by the United Kingdom Border Force for allegedly possessing items suspected to be 2.76 kilogramme of cocaine.
According to Arik Air spokesman, Mr. Ola Adebanji, the company is presently carrying out private investigations to determine how the cabin crew member came about the banned substance. Adebanji also said Arik Air will cooperate fully with UK authorities and other appropriate agencies in their investigations.
Follow the jump to see the full story and Adebanji's complete statement:Adebanji said:
The airline again reaffirms its commitment to the fight against drug and illicit substances’ trafficking and will not tolerate the use of any of its aircraft or crew for the courier of banned items and substances. Arik Air carries out very stringent checks on all members of staff and its travelling guests ahead of all flights. The airline will continue to focus its attention on measures to prevent the possibility of any future similar incidents. Arik Air is a responsible Nigerian company always seeking to maintain and uphold the integrity and proud reputation of the nation.
According to reports, the NDLEA has already begun investigation into Arik Air.
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