Jul 17, 2025
Man who claimed to be 'messenger of Allah' charged with terrorism after alleged Vancouver plane hijackingShaheer Cassim, 39, is now facing terrorism-related hijacking charges after allegedly seizing a small plane at Victoria International Airport and flying it to Vancouver on Tuesday.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz
A man charged with hijacking a light aircraft in British Columbia earlier this week declared himself a "messenger of Allah" sent to warn the world about climate change just one day before the hijacking, according to his social media posts.
Shaheer Cassim, 39, is now facing terrorism-related hijacking charges after allegedly seizing a small plane at Victoria International Airport and flying it to Vancouver on Tuesday. ...
Cassim's online activity includes a lengthy blog on Arctic climate change, featuring hundreds of technical posts dating back to 2011. His most recent entry, published on Saturday, is titled: “Will humans go extinct soon?”
He also identifies as the editor of the climate blog and claims to be an advocate for peace, science, and religious tolerance. ...
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