Re: Jailed For Sending Chemicals!
Basil,
Methylhydrazine UN1244 Class 6.1, Subs: 3 & 8
Thionyl Chloride UN1836 Class 8
Phosphorus Oxychloride UN 1810 Class 8
All three are "FORBIDDEN" either pax or cargo. Putting any one on board is dangerous, but a cocktail of all three is definitely criminal. He got what he deserved.
Broadreach,
I disagree with your opinion on the FF (assuming there was one). If he/she was considered negligent or reckless, the CAA would have dealt with him/her in much the same manner as the shipper.
Freight is either "Known" or "Unknown". If it is known, then it comes through an audited process and should be taken at face value. If it is unknown, then it is security checked (usually x-rayed) before it can be loaded. No Forwarder in his right mind would risk shipping this stuff on any flight.
The FF must have been duped by the shipper. Locking him in jail because he was deceived is not the answer, why not do the same to everyone in the chain who handled the freight up to arrival DXB ??? That would solve it!!
FYI, the AWB is signed by the "Shipper" or his "Agent", the FF is acting as the shippers agent when he/she signs the AWB and is making the declaration on the information that is presented by the shipper. So culpability is a moot point.