French authorities grounded a passenger plane carrying 303 Indian citizens, including 11 non-accompanied minors, at the airport of Vatry, on suspicion of human trafficking, the Paris Prosecutor’s Office told CNN on Saturday. French authorities seized the plane on December 21 after receiving an anonymous tip. Legend Airlines has refused to identify the company citing ongoing investigations. A rescue vehicle parks outside the Vatry airport in eastern France on Dec. 23. - Christophe Ena/APUnder French law, organized human trafficking is punishable with prison terms of up to 20 years and fines of up to $3.3 million (3 million euros).

Source: CNN December 24, 2023 02:12 UTC