EgyptAir Hijack Man Using Fake Suicide Belt

An Egyptian hijacker used a fake suicide belt, officials reported.

Footage released by Egypt’s interior ministry shows the man passing through several security checks at Alexandria’s Borg El Arab airport.

The drama ended with all passengers released unhurt at Larnaca airport and the man giving himself up.

His motives remain unclear but the Cypriot president said the incident was not terrorism-related.