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Old 7th October 2004 | 08:53
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ILS 119.5
 
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LBA Air Traffic Controller suspended

I've just found out that one of the Air Traffic Controllers at LBA has been suspended for allegedly being under the influence of alchohol whilst at work. As far as i am aware controller concerned started work at 0700 when someone thought they smelt alchohol on the controllers breath. The management were informed at approximately 0830 but the controller was then allowed to continue working until 1100. The controller was then asked by the management to take a breath test which was refused and therefore the controller was suspended. What i can't understand is why was the controller concerned allowed by the management to continue working if being suspected of being under the influence? I also thought that under the new rules it is up to the police to suspect and request a test.
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