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Del Prado 4th Nov 2023 23:06

Hamburg hostage situation.
 
arrivals and departures suspended after man drives car through gate with child aboard.

”Police said the man's wife had previously contacted them about a possible child abduction, local media reported.”


DroneDog 5th Nov 2023 12:33

I hope for a successful outcome; it sounds like a domestic situation. I am more concerned about how a man in a car managed to drive onto an airport runway. Where are the anti-terrorism precautions and security measures? If it can be done with just a car, and it is a major international airport, it does not exactly inspire confidence.

Less Hair 5th Nov 2023 12:42

The man has surrendered to the police. It might take a moment to return back to normal operations.

FUMR 5th Nov 2023 14:03


Originally Posted by DroneDog (Post 11533760)
I hope for a successful outcome; it sounds like a domestic situation. I am more concerned about how a man in a car managed to drive onto an airport runway. Where are the anti-terrorism precautions and security measures? If it can be done with just a car, and it is a major international airport, it does not exactly inspire confidence.

I'm afraid that 100% security is almost impossible. Most airports have fences which can be driven through with a sturdy vehicle. Many airports have double fences, which in reality makes no difference at all. I only have to look at the so-called security around my local airport. It's pure window dressing which will never stop a determined person or persons. Fortunately there are not too many about and so it's adequate enough for the odd drunk or nutter. It would certainly not deter a serious attempt by a determined party. I have no solution except to say that we just have to accept the percentages and that occasionally (and it is occasional) restricted airport areas will be breached.


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