PIA crew of Lahore-bound flight detained by British Police at London airport

LONDON: The British Police detained the crew of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)’s Lahore-based flight here at the Heathrow Airport over security threats on Tuesday.

The British authorities detained at least thirteen crew members from PIA's flight PK-758 coming from Islamabad to London.

According to British Police, the crew has been taken under custody for interrogation over security concerns.

However, the crew was later released as nothing was found during the search of the crew and plane during an investigation at the Heathrow Airport, according to PIA sources.

PIA is seeking to protest against the British Police misconduct with the flight crew.