France on Friday grounded a Nicaragua-bound plane carrying more than 300 Indian passengers over suspected human trafficking. The aircraft, operated by Romanian company Legend Airlines, was detained on Thursday after an anonymous tipoff. The Paris public prosecutor’s office has confirmed that the investigation has been assumed by the national anti-organized crime unit, JUNALCO. The plane had taken off from the United Arab Emirates.

The prefecture in the northeastern department of Marne said that the A340 airplane remained grounded on the tarmac at Vatry airport following its landing. The plane had been scheduled to refuel and was carrying 303 Indian nationals, according to the prefecture. It further added that the reception area at Vatry airport was converted into a waiting space equipped with separate beds to ensure optimal conditions for accommodating the passengers.

The specialized unit focusing on organized crime, under the Paris public prosecution office, is investigating potential human trafficking suspicions in this case. Two individuals have been taken into custody for interrogation in connection with this incident.