VIDEO: Shocking scenes at Miami Airport as officer brawls with passengers and pulls out gun

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VIDEO: Shocking scenes at Miami Airport as officer brawls with passengers and pulls out gun | Secret Flying

Two detained after fight breaks out with officer.

 

At least two people were arrested after a violent fight broke out at the crowded Miami International Airport on Monday.

 

According to reports, tempers flared when a flight got delayed 12 hours before it was then cancelled.

 

In response, one passenger had allegedly taken the keys to an airport transport golf cart, not allowing the officer present at the scene to leave the departure gate area.

 

In one of the videos shared online, the passenger grabs the officers arm to stop him from leaving. This prompts the officer to lunge at the man, putting him in a choke hold.

 

As chaos breaks out, the passenger is able to free himself from the grasp of the officer, who begins retreating.

 

In the video, the officer can then be seen backing away, before appearing to pull out a weapon, prompting another person in the crowd to hold up their hand.

 

Backup officers eventually responded to the scene and were able to control the crowd.

 

Officials took two individuals into custody. The identities of the men and the charges against them are not immediately clear.

 

Miami International Airport Director and CEO Ralph Cutié released the following statement to CBS News:

 

“Like airports across the country, MIA is seeing record-high passenger numbers this winter travel season. Unfortunately, that passenger growth has come with a record-high increase nationwide in bad behavior as well, such as the incident this evening at MIA.

 

“Disruptive passengers face police arrest, civil penalties up to $37,000, being banned from flying, and potential federal prosecution. We have worked so hard to rebound from the pandemic and make traveling safe again, so we can visit our loved ones.

 

“Please travel responsibly by getting to the airport extra early, being patient, complying with the federal mask law and airport staff, limiting your alcohol consumption, and notifying police at the first sign of bad behavior by calling 911.”