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Smoking Passengers Arrested on Chania Flight, Officer Injured

Wednesday, 24 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A disruptive incident occurred on a flight arriving at Chania, Crete, where a group of passengers smoked onboard and caused a significant disturbance during the flight. Upon landing, authorities were called to intervene. During the arrest of those responsible, a police officer sustained injuries. The individuals involved were taken into custody by local law enforcement. Tourists traveling to or from Chania should be aware that Greek aviation law strictly prohibits smoking and disruptive behavior on aircraft, with violations resulting in immediate arrest upon landing. Chania International Airport (IATA: CHQ) operates normally and this isolated incident does not affect regular flight operations. Passengers are advised to follow all crew instructions and airline regulations throughout their journey.

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