Airplane carrying inmates to İzmir forced to land in Istanbul

December 11 2012 12:07:55

Airplane carrying inmates to İzmir forced to land in Istanbul

ISTANBUL

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An airplane carrying inmates from the southeastern province of Diyarbakır to the western province of İzmir had to land in Istanbul's Atatürk Airport earlier today due to foggy weather, the daily Hürriyet has reported.

Police and airport officers have reportedly taken high precautions around the Atlasjet airplane, which is expected to depart for İzmir shortly.

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