Oujda-Barcelona Flight Diverted After Passenger Smokes Cannabis Onboard

The plane left Oujda Angad Airport at 18h21, according to a traveler quoted by Rue20. About fifteen minutes after takeoff, a young Moroccan national lit a hashish joint inside the aircraft, ignoring repeated warnings from the crew and jeopardizing passenger safety.

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The passenger’s behavior quickly sparked a violent altercation with crew members and other travelers. As tensions escalated mid-flight, the captain decided to interrupt the journey and make an emergency landing at Alicante Airport, in Spain.

Upon landing, Spanish police officers immediately boarded the aircraft to apprehend the young man and question him. Their intervention brought the disturbance in the cabin to an end before the aircraft was cleared to resume its journey.

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The plane eventually reached its final destination, Barcelona, with a significant delay compared with the initially scheduled time. Although no injuries were reported, the incident seriously disrupted the smooth operation of the flight and the passengers’ peace of mind.