Police in Delta are investigating recent drone flights over North Delta they say posed a risk to local air traffic.
In a post to the department's social media channels on Sept. 4, Delta police said that on the two days prior an unknown individual had flown a drone at an altitude of 3,500 feet in the flight path of Vancouver International Airport.
"This is illegal, extremely dangerous, and poses a serious risk to the safety of passengers, airline crews, and people on the ground," the department said in its post.
"Flying drones in restricted airspace is a major threat to aviation and could result in devastating consequences."
Police are actively investigating the incidents and say they will pursue charges if a suspect is identified.
Anyone with information about these drone flights is asked to contact the Delta Police Department by calling 604-946-4411.
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