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Old 27th Apr 2009, 13:53
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Security staff allegedly smelt drink on Daniel Dufour's breath as he went through a routine check at Terminal 3 of Heathrow Airport, according to The Sun.

The staff reportedly alerted police, who then reportedly led the Canadian captain from the Air Canada Flight AC851 to Calgary in front of fellow crew and travellers.

He was allegedly taken to Heathrow police station, where he reportedly gave a blood sample and was reportedly bailed for further inquires.

A police source is reported to have told the newspaper: "He was amazed to be still over the limit in the middle of the day. He was close to tears. At this stage he appears to have thrown away his distinguished career."

A reserve captain was reportedly called in to fly the Airbus A330.

Mr Dufour's alleged arrest comes four months after US first officer Michael Harr, 62, was marched off a Jet Airways flight to Mumbai at Heathrow for failing a breath test.

A Scotland Yard spokesman told the newspaper: "A man was arrested on suspicion of performing an aviation function whilst exceeding the alcohol limit. He was bailed to June 12."
So, 3 alleged(ly)....and 6 reported(ly)....nothing like just reporting the facts then...
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