A pilot and passenger were arrested for allegedly transporting narcotics after making an emergency landing on Route 76. The pilot reported engine failure, leading to the landing.
Upon searching the emergency landed Piper Cherokee, officers discovered a significant quantity of narcotics, although specifics regarding the drugs were not disclosed.
The incident unfolded in Oceanside near the Municipal Airport, highlighting concerns over illegal drug transportation through small aircraft even amidst operational emergencies.
The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating how the emergency landing occurred alongside the nature of the narcotics found, raising safety and legal questions.
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