United Airlines flight diverted to Bangor over 'unruly passenger'

United Airlines said that law enforcement officers met a United aircraft when it landed at the airport and that a customer was removed from the flight. According to the airline’s statement, the officers arrived as the plane touched down and took the customer from the aircraft.

The airline did not disclose the reason for the removal, the identity of the customer, or the specific location of the incident. United Airlines confirmed the event in a brief release but did not provide additional details about the circumstances or any investigation that may be underway.

The statement was issued after the flight’s arrival, and no other reports from local authorities were provided at this time. United Airlines has indicated that it is cooperating with the authorities involved in the incident.