Assistance Commissioner of Police Peter Reyes pleaded not guilty to three criminal charges of putting an aircraft and crew in danger.
Reyes appeared before Arima Magistrate Debbie Ann Bassaw on January 30, and was released on $30,000 bail.
Charges were brought by Deputy Police Commissioner (Crime) Glenn Hackett.
The charges include threatening the safety of the aircraft and passengers on board; using abusive and insulting language towards a crew member and for intentionally interfering with crew members in the execution of their duties. The three charges carry a maximum fine of $25,000 and up to a year imprisonment.
The matter was adjourned to February 27.