UAE Prosecutor General Says Flydubai Incident Involved Attempted Terrorist Operation

The UAE’s prosecutor general has said an investigation into an incident involving a Flydubai flight found that the co-pilot had begun attempting to carry out a terrorist operation.

The prosecutor general attributed the finding to the inquiry into the flight incident, identifying the co-pilot as the person involved in the alleged attempt.

The brief account did not specify what actions the co-pilot was alleged to have taken or provide details about the flight’s route or timing.

No further information was given about the evidence behind the finding or any legal proceedings against the co-pilot.