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Fighter jets escort two flights to Montreal after security alert

Two men arrested after planes land safely; incident caused temporary runway shutdown and delays

Barry Ellsworth  | 19.03.2026 - Update : 19.03.2026
Fighter jets escort two flights to Montreal after security alert File Photo

TRENTON, Canada

Fighter jets from Canada and the United States escorted two international flights bound for Montreal on Wednesday following a reported security situation.

The planes landed safely at Trudeau International Airport, where police arrested two male passengers in their 20s and 30s.

Authorities said they could face fraud-related charges.

A suspicious suitcase on one flight prompted the shutdown of one runway and caused temporary disruptions, according to officials. The airport later said the item did not pose a threat.

Air traffic returned to normal after delays, with NAV CANADA citing a possible security concern.

The fighter jets were deployed by NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command which oversees air defense for both countries.

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