As the plane landed at the Geneva International Airport, the co-pilot told the control tower that he will "be coming out via the window." After which he escaped using the cockpit window with a rope. Eventually the co-pilot surrendered to the police.
Authorities confirmed he was unarmed. Swiss police spokesman Philippe Grangean said, "His act has been motivated by the fact that he feels threatened in his county and wants to make an asylum claim in Switzerland."
Fortunately, the passengers were not threatened or put in danger.
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