In Edinburgh, a pilot of American Airlines was detained and his flight was canceled: the reason

An American Airlines pilot was detained after allegedly attempting to pass through security at Edinburgh Airport in Scotland with a taser, which is classified as a firearm. The incident resulted in the cancellation of a flight to Newark, New Jersey.

The 56-year-old crew member, scheduled to operate the flight, not only was denied access to the aircraft but also faced charges for attempting to bring a firearm onto the plane. According to The Mirror, an eyewitness reported that the pilot was taken away by "armed police."

Both the airline and airport officials have provided comments on the incident, and the police have also been involved.

A statement from law enforcement officials stated: "Following a search at Edinburgh Airport on Saturday, January 20, a 56-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a firearms offense. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, January 22, 2024."

American Airlines stated that it promptly suspended the detained pilot from duty and is cooperating with authorities.

The possession, purchase, acquisition, manufacture, sale, or transfer of a stun gun capable of discharging an electric current without legal authorization is illegal, the website noted.