US pilot arrested at Heathrow admits drugs offence

An American pilot has admitted possessing cocaine after being arrested at Heathrow Airport earlier this month.

Wayne Sigler, 64, from Louisiana, was detained by police on Sunday 1 November and appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates Court on Saturday. After pleading guilty to the possession offence he was placed into custody, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.

He has also been charged with being drunk or unfit to fly while flying or working on an aircraft - two offences that fall under the Railway and Transport Act 2003.

He is due appear for his next hearing at Isleworth Crown Court on 7 December.

Police have not specified which company the pilot was working for when he was arrested.

Heathrow Airport has declined to comment.

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