Plane Panic: Pregnant Woman’s Fake Labour Sparks Emergency Landing

Police have cracked down on 14 people after a flight was forced into an emergency landing on Wednesday morning. Officials revealed a pregnant woman faked her waters breaking, causing the dramatic diversion.

14 Detained, 14 Still on the Run

Of those caught, five were sent straight back on the Pegasus Airlines flight, which was en route from Casablanca. Eight others face deportation to Morocco. Meanwhile, 14 passengers remain unaccounted for, sparking a major manhunt.

The pregnant woman was checked at the hospital and confirmed not to be in labour, the government added.

Pegasus Flight from Casablanca in Chaos

The plane carried 228 passengers before the emergency landing. The disruption highlights growing concerns about passengers using false medical emergencies to escape flights.

History Repeats: Mallorca False Alarm Drama

Last October, a similar stunt unfolded on Mallorca. Passengers fled onto the runway after a bogus emergency landing. Authorities caught 12 but 12 others slipped away, sparking outrage and tightened security.

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