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MOSCOW, March 31 (Itar-Tass) - RIA Novosti. The Russian Embassy in London accused the UK of gross provocation and sent a note to the Foreign Ministry demanding to clarify the reasons for the inspection.

In addition, the diplomacy was indignant that British law enforcement officers conducted an inspection without the presence of the crew.

"The British tried to inspect the plane without the presence of the crew, which is strictly prohibited by the regulations in force.With the arrival of an embassy official and long negotiations at the airport, the ship's commander was able to defend himself in the inspection.On the results of the inspection, the British refused to provide any written documents in which the reason this action, its legal basis and results, "- concluded the representative of the embassy.

Also the actions of London expressed bewilderment of the Russian Foreign Ministry. The official spokesperson of the ministry, Maria Zakharova, suggested that the UK, through screening, "tried to save its reputation."

"The behavior of the British police clearly indicates the desire to conduct some manipulation on board without witnesses," Zakharova said.

In addition, the MFA spokesperson urged the world community to pay attention to the "irresponsible behavior of London."
"The behavior of the British police clearly indicates the desire to conduct some manipulation on board without witnesses," she said.

Unlawful detention

The plane "Aeroflot", checked at the British airport "Heathrow", flew from London to Moscow, according to the website "Sheremetyevo."

As follows from the online scoreboard, the plane took off at 22.55 Moscow time, landing is expected at 1.26 Moscow time. At the same time, according to the schedule, the flight was to take place five hours earlier - at 17.15 (19.15 Moscow time).

The company expressed bewilderment because of the actions of the British police. Law enforcement agencies did not provide any grounds for inspection and did not announce its purpose and cause.

"The British police and customs conducted an inspection of the aircraft of the airline Aeroflot at the airport in London, Aeroflot expresses bewilderment that no reason was given for this, neither the purpose nor the reason for the search was declared," Aeroflot said.

At the same time, according to the representatives of the carrier, at the time of inspection the passengers were forced to leave the plane. On board remained only the commander of the aircraft, which was isolated in the pilot's cabin.

"Such actions on the part of the UK representatives absolutely do not correspond to the world practice of carrying out such inspections.If the British side provides clear justifications and explanations for its actions, Aeroflot is ready for cooperation and joint actions in which representatives of the British authorities may be interested," - complained to the airline.

Earlier, speaking on March 14 in the British parliament with an "accusatory speech" against the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Theresa May said, in particular, that London could toughen the border control and verification of private planes from Russia and cargo, and freeze suspicious Russian state assets.

Link: https://ria.ru/world/20180331/1517659050.html