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A WestJet flight bound for Calgary from Terrace, B.C., was forced to return to the airport shortly after takeoff due to an unruly passenger. According to the Terrace RCMP, the male passenger allegedly consumed an illegal substance before boarding, becoming disruptive and exhibiting signs of paranoia. Despite attempts by other passengers to restrain him, the man was arrested by police upon the plane’s landing. He was taken into custody under the Mental Health Act and transported to a local hospital for assessment. WestJet has emphasized its zero-tolerance approach to disruptive behavior and commended the cabin crew’s handling of the situation.

A South Korea-bound flight from Hungary made an emergency landing in Kazakhstan on Tuesday due to unruly conduct by a Korean passenger, who shouted obscenities and caused a commotion midflight. The woman, accompanied by her family, forced the LOT Polish Airlines flight to land at Astana Airport, where she was arrested by authorities. Video footage shows other passengers attempting to restrain the disruptive passenger, who continued to scream and curse. The incident caused a five-hour delay for the 183 passengers on board, who expressed dismay over the disruption. The South Korean embassy in Kazakhstan is cooperating with local police to investigate the incident.