[2][3] All passengers were released after the plane touched down in Mexico City,[1] where it was taken to the emergency apron that is a special area at the end of the airport near the runway 23L.

Heavily armed security forces surrounded the aircraft as the hijackers and the crew remained on board, according to reporters on scene.

[5] Federal Public Security Secretary Genaro García Luna, speaking at a press conference shortly afterwards, identified the individual as José Marc Flores Pereira (aka "Jósmar"), a Bolivian citizen.

García Luna also reported that Flores had served prison time in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

[9] While Flores claimed divine guidance for his hijacking action, local media noted that he had a history of drug- and alcohol-related problems.

[8][9] A non-explosive construction consisting of two fruit juice cans, filled with dirt, and adorned with light bulbs was found in his possession.

[10] Quintana Roo State Congressman Hernán Villatoro (of the Labor Party) was on board the flight and said, in a radio interview, that the hijacker was carrying a Bible, issued a series of religious prophecies, and warned that President Calderón should not attend the traditional Independence Day festivities in Mexico City's Zócalo on 16 September because of an impending earthquake.