France grounds Nicaragua-bound aircraft carrying 303 Indian passengers at the Vatry airport over suspected human trafficking

In France, the authorities have grounded a Nicaragua-bound aircraft carrying 303 Indian passengers at the Vatry airport, after receiving a tip that it could be carrying victims of human trafficking. The flight was travelling from the United Arab Emirates to Nicaragua.

In a social media post, the Indian embassy in France said that they have reached



and obtained consular access. They are investigating the situation and also ensuring the wellbeing of the passengers.

The flight was grounded on Thursday after it stopped for refueling at the small Vatry Airport east of Paris. The airport is primarily used for charter and cargo flights.