Britain's police arrest drunk pilot, avoid tragedy

British police have managed to avoid a possible tragedy after arresting a passenger plane pilot. His ban came after the announcement that he would begin the journey in a drunken state.

British police have avoided a tragedy while arresting the pilot of a “British Airways”, shortly before leaving the London airport of “Gatwick”, as board personnel suspected he was drunk.

The crew had been alarmed after they felt the alcohol weapon, and in this situation they sought help. The flying vehicle, a 300 - passenger Boing 777, was due to leave at 20:20 Friday for an 11 - hour journey to uritius.

The officer was cuffed and taken with him, some of the passengers left with their mouths open, it's terrible to think about what could have happened”, a witness said.

A spokesman for “British Airways” stresses that society is seriously considering the case and is co-operating with the police.

The security of our clients and crew is always our top priority”, he adds. Meanwhile, the plane is about three hours late with another pilot.

Meanwhile, the arrested pilot is a 49-year-old from London