A flight from Vancouver to Toronto made an unscheduled stop after a Victoria teenager who was onboard attempted to open a door.
WestJet says in an email that Flight 710 diverted to Winnipeg after the incident on Friday (Feb. 16).
The airline says that as per standard protocol, it contacted RCMP and EMS to meet the aircraft upon arrival in Winnipeg and the passenger was taken into their custody.
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