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Old 4th Dec 2006, 00:31
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B A Lert
 
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Security Checks - how good are they?

I have to seriously question the real value of scanning in-cabin baggage in the light of my recent experience. A recent clean out of my much travelled back pack turned out a small box-cutter. It has passed through scans at Australian airports and Singapore several times as well as a few European airports without detection, yet it's quite a lethal bit of kit and could do quite some harm if used maliciously.

Are the checks "for show", or has the industry become more complacent?
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