Malta hijack: All hostages released, hijackers in custody

The plane hijack drama in Malta International Airport has ended peacefully, all the hostages have been released

All hostages have been released following a hijack drama at Malta International Airport.

At 3.20pm, the hijackers were seen leaving the plane and surrendering to soldiers following an almost four-hour standoff, according to the Times of Malta.

The A320 on an internal flight to the Libian capital of Tripoli was hijacked and diverted to the Malta airport by two man claiming to have a hand grenade.