DNK International By Our Correspondent,JKIA.
A Dutch national was intercepted by security personnel at JKIA after allegedly smoking a cigarette aboard a Lufthansa flight while it was airborne.
The man, identified as Yusuf Sharmaarke, was aboard Lufthansa flight which arrived at JKIA from Frankfurt, Germany, at approximately 9:30pm on Wednesday.
According to a police report, the passenger was found smoking inside the aircraft while it was airborne, contrary to aviation safety regulations.
A multi agency security team, working alongside Lufthansa security personnel, intercepted him upon landing before resolving to escort him to JKIA Police Station for further police action.
Police said no further incident was reported during the operation, with JKIA Police Station handling the case.
[Daily News Kenya-International@October 15,2026]
