<div><p>Police arrested a man Sunday on suspicion of being involved with a bomb hoax, after a note was found on an Emirates plane suggesting there was a suspicious device on board.</p><p>The note was found about ten minutes before flight EK 011 from Dubai to London, carrying 184 passengers, touched down safely at the capital's Gatwick Airport, the airline said.</p><p>It prompted explosives experts to search the plane and luggage while officials interviewed passengers.</p><p>Sussex Police said a man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a bomb hoax following the incident, which they were called to at 6.48am Sunday.</p><p>"This was potentially an extremely serious situation and we immediately mounted an emergency response," Chief Inspector Ed Henriet said.</p><p>"All the agencies worked together to provide a coordinated response and minimise disruption and the airport operated as normal during this time."</p><p>An Emirates spokesman said later that the plane had been "thoroughly inspected by the airport authorities and has been now given all relevant clearances."</p><p>He added: "For Emirates the safety of its crew and passengers is of paramount importance."</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=45619953&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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