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Drone flies too close to airplane at Hamilton airport: police

Police said this type of incident is an offence under the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Global News File

Police are investigating an incident where a drone interfered with an aircraft departing from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.

The incident happened around 1 p.m. on Friday, when a private aircraft reported that a drone had flown close to its path after it left the airport, endangering its operation.

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Police say efforts were made to locate the drone and operator, but they were unsuccessful.

They add that this type of incident is an offence under the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

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