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'''Air Canada Flight 018 Stowaway Incident''' was a ] that occurred on October 29, 2010, when a young person of Chinese descent illegally boarded ] flight 018 from ] to ]. The young male passenger was seen wearing a particular silicone mask in order to impersonate a white elderly person. The incident caused the ] to issue a ].<ref name="Homeland Security News and Information">{{cite web |title=Young Man In Old Man Disguise Boards International Flight |url=http://www.nationalterroralert.com/young-man-in-old-man-disguise-boards-international-flight/ |website=nationalterroralert |publisher=Homeland Security News and Information |accessdate=13 October 2019}}</ref> Because of privacy concerns the ] and the Immigration Ministry would not reveal the man's name, or nationality. He was given the name Mr. X.<ref name="ABC News">{{cite news |last1=Goldman |first1=Russel |title='Unbelievable': Young Man Boards Air Canada Jet Disguised as Old Man |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Travel/young-asian-man-boards-air-canada-jet-disguised/story?id=12067739 |accessdate=14 October 2019 |publisher=ABC News |date=5 November 2010}}</ref> | ||
| After the flight arrived in Vancouver, the ] investigated further into the incident where they noticed the difference between the passenger's appearance before and after using the airlines' facilities. The passenger was seen exiting the bathroom with no silicone mask, which ultimately exposed his original identity. | After the flight arrived in Vancouver, the ] investigated further into the incident where they noticed the difference between the passenger's appearance before and after using the airlines' facilities. The passenger was seen exiting the bathroom with no silicone mask, which ultimately exposed his original identity.<ref name="The Telegraph">{{cite news |title=Hong Kong conviction over 'old man' plane disguise |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/hongkong/8832028/Hong-Kong-conviction-over-old-man-plane-disguise.html |accessdate=14 October 2019 |newspaper=] |date=27 October 2011}}</ref> | ||
| It was suggested that there had been a ] swap.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/11/04/canada.disguised.passenger/index.html|title=Exclusive: Man in disguise boards international flight |first1=Scott |last1=Zamost |publisher=] |date=November 5, 2010 |accessdate=October 14, 2019}}</ref> | |||
| The passenger's identity was not disclosed to the public. Despite this, Vancouver Officials announced that he was charged with "an unbelievable case of ]." | |||
| The passenger's identity was not disclosed to the public. Despite this, Vancouver Officials announced that he was charged with "an unbelievable case of ]."<ref name="CBS">{{cite news |title=Old-Man Disguise Alarms U.S. Security Chief |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/old-man-disguise-alarms-us-security-chief/ |accessdate=13 October 2019 |agency=] |publisher=CBS |date=6 November 2010}}</ref> the incident caused the governments in Hong Kong and Canada to review security procedures.<ref name="NYT">{{cite news |last1=Drew |first1=Kevin |title=Stowaway has Canada and Hong Kong Scrambling |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/08/world/asia/08flight.html |accessdate=14 October 2019 |newspaper=] |date=7 November 2010}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | == Investigation == | ||
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| ⚫ | == Investigation and arrests== | ||
| A blind spot in the immigration examination services at the ] was suspected, causing the ] and Canadian Federal Agencies to discuss a tactic in order to strengthen the airline's security. | |||
| Chau Pak-kin, 26, and Chan Wing-chung, 27 were accused of helping stowaways board flights to Canada. It was alleged that the two allowed seven passengers without the proper credentials to board flights from Hong Kong to Canada. In the Air Canada Flight 018 Stowaway Incident the 20 year old stowaway was referred to as Mr. X in the District Court.<ref name="SCMP">{{cite news |title=Stowaway trial told of weird 'old man' |url=https://www.scmp.com/article/978507/stowaway-trial-told-weird-old-man |accessdate=13 October 2019 |newspaper=] |date=10 July 2011}}</ref> It was alleged That Mr. X used the identity of a US Citizen (whose date of birth is 1955) by obtaining the boarding pass through a "boarding pass swap".<ref name="CBS"/><ref name="Reuters">{{cite news |last1=Dowd |first1=Allan |title=Young Canada asylum-seeker was disguised as old man |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-imposter/young-canada-asylum-seeker-was-disguised-as-old-man-idUSTRE6A44LS20101105 |accessdate=14 October 2019 |publisher=Reuters |date=5 November 2010}}</ref> | |||
| In a Hong Kong court, Chau Pak-kin was found guilty in the conspiracy to smuggle passengers. Eight other people were also arrested in connection with the incident.<ref name="News">{{cite news |title=Verdict in 'old man' disguise case |url=https://www.news.com.au/world/verdict-in-old-man-disguise-case/news-story/83511e3f63975d7a3ed66a84f80f8ce4 |accessdate=13 October 2019 |agency=] |publisher=News.com.au |date=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="National Post">{{cite news |title=Airport worker found guilty over masked flyer scam: report |url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/airport-worker-arrested-over-masked-flyer-detained-in-vancouver-report |accessdate=14 October 2019 |newspaper=] |date=17 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="The Telegraph"/> Chau Pak-kin was sentenced to three years in prison for his part in smuggling Mr. X.<ref name="AP News">{{cite news |title=Hong Kong Airport Worker Jailed in Disguise Ruse |url=https://www.sify.com/news/hong-kong-airport-worker-jailed-in-disguise-ruse-news-others-lksi4vceedesi.html |accessdate=14 October 2019 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=SIFY Technology Ltd |date=18 October 2011}}</ref> | |||
| Specifically, ], the Secretary of ] wanted to ensure the safety of all air travellers. Napolitano felt obligated to try and enforce an essential agreement with ] that would ultimately gain further insight on all future travellers who board the airline. This would be one step closer in attempting to prevent an incident like this from reoccurring. | |||
| Mr. X was seeking asylum and was released on bail to a Chinese-Canadian person with ties to his family.<ref name="SCMP"/><ref name="The Telegraph"/> | |||
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Air Canada Flight 018 Stowaway Incident was a stowaway incident that occurred on October 29, 2010, when a young person of Chinese descent illegally boarded Air Canada flight 018 from Hong Kong to Vancouver. The young male passenger was seen wearing a particular silicone mask in order to impersonate a white elderly person. The incident caused the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to issue a Terror Alert. Because of privacy concerns the CBSA and the Immigration Ministry would not reveal the man's name, or nationality. He was given the name Mr. X.
After the flight arrived in Vancouver, the Canadian Border Services Agency investigated further into the incident where they noticed the difference between the passenger's appearance before and after using the airlines' facilities. The passenger was seen exiting the bathroom with no silicone mask, which ultimately exposed his original identity.
It was suggested that there had been a boarding pass swap.
The passenger's identity was not disclosed to the public. Despite this, Vancouver Officials announced that he was charged with "an unbelievable case of concealment." the incident caused the governments in Hong Kong and Canada to review security procedures.
Investigation and arrests
Chau Pak-kin, 26, and Chan Wing-chung, 27 were accused of helping stowaways board flights to Canada. It was alleged that the two allowed seven passengers without the proper credentials to board flights from Hong Kong to Canada. In the Air Canada Flight 018 Stowaway Incident the 20 year old stowaway was referred to as Mr. X in the District Court. It was alleged That Mr. X used the identity of a US Citizen (whose date of birth is 1955) by obtaining the boarding pass through a "boarding pass swap".
In a Hong Kong court, Chau Pak-kin was found guilty in the conspiracy to smuggle passengers. Eight other people were also arrested in connection with the incident. Chau Pak-kin was sentenced to three years in prison for his part in smuggling Mr. X.
Mr. X was seeking asylum and was released on bail to a Chinese-Canadian person with ties to his family.
References
- "Young Man In Old Man Disguise Boards International Flight". nationalterroralert. Homeland Security News and Information. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- Goldman, Russel (5 November 2010). "'Unbelievable': Young Man Boards Air Canada Jet Disguised as Old Man". ABC News. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
- ^ "Hong Kong conviction over 'old man' plane disguise". The Telegraph. 27 October 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
- Zamost, Scott (November 5, 2010). "Exclusive: Man in disguise boards international flight". CNN. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ "Old-Man Disguise Alarms U.S. Security Chief". CBS. Associated Press. 6 November 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- Drew, Kevin (7 November 2010). "Stowaway has Canada and Hong Kong Scrambling". New York Times. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
- ^ "Stowaway trial told of weird 'old man'". South China Morning Post. 10 July 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- Dowd, Allan (5 November 2010). "Young Canada asylum-seeker was disguised as old man". Reuters. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
- "Verdict in 'old man' disguise case". News.com.au. Associated Press. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- "Airport worker found guilty over masked flyer scam: report". National Post. 17 October 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
- "Hong Kong Airport Worker Jailed in Disguise Ruse". SIFY Technology Ltd. Associated Press. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
External links
- AFB BB NEWS (in Japanese)
- Excite news (in Japanese)