The presence of drones at the head of Guarulhos airport, in São Paulo, caused the Deviation of flights on Wednesday night (11) . Airplanes were diverted to nearby cities in SP, and also to other capitals.
A CNN confirmed the information with the São Paulo Military Police. According to the PM, employees of Guarulhos airport called the police around 8:30 pm reporting that three individuals broke into the restricted area of the airport and were operating about six drones in a region that impaired the operation of the airport.
At about 10:45 pm, the PM received another drive, stating that three drones were still at the scene. Military police patrolled the surroundings of the airport, but no one was identified or detained.
Employees reported that there are suspicion that these three men invaded the restricted area to monitor flights that would have aboard people related to drug trafficking aboard.
Because of the occurrence, several flights that had Guarulhos as destination or origin had to be diverted. A flight that left Porto Velho in Rondônia, for example, was diverted to Viracopos airport in Campinas. Passengers were reported on the drone by the aircraft commander.
In a note, LATAM reported that More than 20 flights from the company with origin or destination at Guarulhos Airport They were impacted after the suspension of landing and takeoff operations due to the presence of drones.
“The company repudiates and regrets the situation, totally alien to its responsibility, and reinforces that the safety of its passengers and employees is a priority in all its operations. LATAM is providing all the necessary assistance to affected passengers, as provided for in Resolution 400 of the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac),” the company adds.
A CNN contacted the Federal Police, Anac, the press office of GRU Airport and Gol and Azul companies. The report will be updated as soon as there is return.
