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Hijacker of Canadian Jet Surrenders

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(Newser) – The hijacker of a Canadian jet demanding to fly from Jamaica to Cuba has freed the six crewmembers he was holding and surrendered, reports the BBC. The man, whom authorities described as "mentally challenged," appeared to check in normally last night, then forced his way aboard the CanJet charter flight brandishing a weapon. No one was injured.

The man's father had been on the scene in a bid to convince his son to surrender, CNN reports. The flight originated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and made a scheduled landing in Montego Bay when the hijacker grabbed several hostages and demanded money, witnesses said. He released all 182 passengers a short time later.

Dimitri Soudas, press secretary for the Canadian prime minister, speaks with reporters about a hijacked CanJet plane.
Dimitri Soudas, press secretary for the Canadian prime minister, speaks with reporters about a hijacked CanJet plane.   (AP Photo/THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Sangster Airport in Montego Bay, where police are negotiating with a hijacker who is holding the crew onboard a CanJet airplane.
Sangster Airport in Montego Bay, where police are negotiating with a hijacker who is holding the crew onboard a CanJet airplane.
A Boeing 737 belonging to CanJet sits on the tarmac near the Jamaican resort of Montego Bay as police negotiate with a hijacker holding five crew members on board.
A Boeing 737 belonging to CanJet sits on the tarmac near the Jamaican resort of Montego Bay as police negotiate with a hijacker holding five crew members on board.   (AP Photo/Patricia Roxborough, Jamaica Observer)
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NutsInNY
Apr 20, 09 6:58 AM CDT
Isn't the "Take me to Havana" brand having a going out of business sale? Reply
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Apr 20, 09 8:29 AM CDT
Had did he go through security with a gun? They pat down little old gray hair ladies, then let a nut with a gun go through. Reply
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