Arik Air staff caught with cocaine in Heathrow Airpor

A staff of Arik Air was arrested at Heathrow Airport, London, by the United Kingdom Border Force, for possessing items suspected to be banned substance.

The staff of the airline, who is a male cabin crew member, was nabbed on Monday night.

He was caught with a substance weighing 2.76 kilogram and suspected to be cocaine.

Spokesman of Arik, Ola Adebanji, says the airline is currently carrying investigation into the matter.

Adebanji said Arik Air would cooperate with UK authorities and other appropriate agencies in their investigations.

He 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.”