فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Fez, Morocco – The Court of First Instance in Fez sentenced a Moroccan citizen residing in Belgium to three years in prison and a fine of 10,000 dirhams on Monday, July 15, after convicting him of making a false bomb threat at Fez-Saïss International Airport.
The incident details date back to early July when the 39-year-old defendant, originally from Taza, contacted the relevant authorities claiming there was a bomb on board the plane he was supposed to travel on to Belgium. This action came after a minor altercation with an airport employee, in an attempt to delay the flight’s takeoff due to his tardiness.
This false alarm led to the immediate cancellation of the flight and the activation of stringent security inspection procedures. After confirming there was no real threat, an investigation was launched, leading to the swift arrest of the suspect.
The accused was referred to the Criminal Chamber at the Court of Appeal in Fez, where he faced charges of “aircraft hijacking,” “damaging civil aviation property,” and “making a false declaration.” The Fez-Saïss Airport administration also filed a complaint against him.
With this verdict, the Moroccan expatriate will serve his sentence in the local Bourkayez prison, thus losing not only his flight but also his freedom for the next few years.
This incident highlights the severe consequences of false threats at airports and emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety and security rules in air transport facilities.
