CNN: 167 passengers released, 2 still held hostages in Jamaica

Source: Xinhua | 04-20-2009 14:32

NEW MEXICO, April 19 (Xinhua) -- 167 of the total 169 passengers onboard the Canjet plane were released and two were still held hostages at the Scangster International Airport in Jamaica, CNN reported on Monday.

Police and security personnel were handling the incident, the report said.

The incident occurred as the flight was due to depart for Canada, CNN said.

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