UK Police arrest Arik Air crew member over alleged drug possession

A member of Arik Air cabin crew was on Monday night arrested at Heathrow Airport London by the UK Border Force in connection with alleged possession of items suspected to be banned substances.
The airline says it is presently carrying out its private investigation to determine how the cabin crew member came about the suspected banned substance.
A statement by Mr Banji Ola, head corporate communications of Arik Air said the airline will also be cooperating fully with the UK authorities and other appropriate agencies in their investigations.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the airline to the fight against drug and illicit substances trafficking and will not tolerate the use of any of its aircraft or crew for the courier of banned items and substances.
According to Banji “Arik Air carries out very stringent checks on all members of staff and its travelling guests ahead of all flights. The airline will continue to focus its attention on measures to prevent the possibility of any future similar incidents.
Arik Air is a responsible Nigerian company always seeking to maintain and uphold the integrity and proud reputation of the nation”
In May 2013, two of Arik Air crew were also nabbed at Heathrow airport where the management of Arik admitted that two of its crew members were arrested for allegedly possessing banned drugs suspected to be cocaine after one of its flight to the United Kingdom.