A PILOT has been arrested at Edinburgh Airport after he was allegedly found with a taser.
Following a security search this morning, the 56-year-old man was arrested and charged with an alleged firearms offence.
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United Airlines confirmed one of its employees has been removed from service and is cooperating with the local authorities.
As a result, the airline had to cancel the 9.25am flight to Newark, New Jersey.
United Airlines, said: “This employee was immediately removed from service and we are fully cooperating with local authorities.“
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Following a security search at Edinburgh Airport on Saturday, 20 January, a 56-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a firearms offence.
“He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 22 January, 2024.
“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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