A female staff of Arik Airline, Temitayo Olubunmi Daramola was arrested yesterday Tuesday 21st may at Heathrow airport London for allegedly been in possession of 6kg of Cocaine worth about N180 million. Meanwhile another Hostess, Delita Abibimgbi was also arrested for been in possession of 60 packs of cigarettes which is above the the maximum number of cigarette pack any passenger is allowed to carry.
Security operatives at Heathrow airport detained both hostesses after these illicit drugs were found in their possession. The Spokesman of Arik air Banji Ola confirmed the detention of both staffs and said Arik air will co-operate fully with all authorities involved in the Investigation. Read the Airlines statement in full below :
"Arik Air carries out very stringent checks on all members of staff and its travelling guests ahead of all flights. It will continue to focus its attention on measures to prevent the possibility of any future similar incidents. Arik Air is a responsible Nigerian company always seeking to maintain and uphold the integrity and proud reputation of the nation".