
CAIRO, March 29 -- The hijacker who hijacked Tuesday an Egyptian airliner and forced it to land in Cyprus has been arrested, Egyptian Aviation Minister said.
The last seven persons who remained on board have been freed, Sherif Fathy said, adding all the passengers and crew are safe.
The hijacker had claimed to be wearing an explosive belt when he hijacked the plane.
The Egyptian aviation minister said, the hijacker hasn't worn any explosive device, and investigations will show his real motives.
"The authorities would question hijacker to ascertain his true motives," Fathy added.
Meanwhile Egypt Prime Minister asserted that the hijacker was identified as Egyptian.
"He wasn't professional, and some phone calls by the hijacker focused on personal demands, he had asked to meet EU officials, but there was nothing specific," the PM Sherif Ismael added.
Train rides through blossoms
HD pictures of battleships of PLA Navy
East Sea Fleet conducts combat drills
Sophie Marceau goes square dancing in Guangzhou
Police officers learn Wing Chun in E. China
Charming models compete in super model contest in Beijing
Thai most beautiful transgender Nong Poy release new photos
Now and then photos of Shanghai Jiaotong University
Is this what air travel will look like in 2050?
Top 20 hottest women in the world in 2014
Top 10 hardest languages to learn
10 Chinese female stars with most beautiful faces
China’s Top 10 Unique Bridges, Highways and Roads
Women at the coal face but mining jobs are at risk
The terrifying reality of international custody disputes
BvS: Dawn of boredom
Zimbabwe law to hit Chinese firmsDay|Week