An American pilot arrested at Heathrow Airport has admitted to possession of cocaine.
Wayne Sigler, 64, from Louisiana, was detained by police on Sunday November 4 and appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates Court on Saturday. Sigler was placed into custody after pleading guilty to the charge, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Additional Charge Under Transport Act
Sigler has also been charged with being drunk or unfit to fly while flying or working on an aircraft under the Railway and Transport Act 2003.
He will appear for his next hearing at Isleworth Crown Court on December 7.
Airline Not Confirmed
It has not been confirmed which airline Sigler was working for when he was arrested. The Standard has approached the Met and Heathrow Airport for further comment.
