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TSA chief discusses trusted-traveler pilot
Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole answers questions about a new trusted traveler program in this Q-and-A. He says participating travelers may not always be expedited through security. "There's a possibility and a probability a
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Alleged stowaway indicted, could face prison time
A man who allegedly stowed away on a commercial flight using an expired boarding pass was indicted on Friday. Olajide Oluwaseun Noibi, 24, was arrested last month at Los Angeles International Airport, where he was trying to board another flight with
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Interpol: Airlines are a “special target” for terrorists
The head of the International Criminal Police Organization this week said that al-Qaida remains the biggest threat to world security, despite the recent killing of Osama bin Laden. Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble also noted that airlines cont
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Sniffer capable of detecting explosives could speed security lines
A new machine that "sniffs" travelers for explosives as they pass through airport security checkpoints could speed up security lines. The technology, which was discussed during an International Air Transport Association conference, still needs refini
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Airports eye Pensacola baggage screening system
Airports are closely watching the performance of a new baggage security system installed at Pensacola Regional Airport in Florida. The high-tech system is part of an $80 million expansion program. "You check in at the ticket counter, place your lu
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Recent air security incidents reported following Osama bin Laden death
Several incidents have occurred on U.S. flights in the past few days following the death of Osama bin Laden. The incidents include the diversion of a Delta Air Lines flight because of a "security concern" and travelers on another flight subduin
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BBC World Service – Armed Maritime Security
Dear All, Here's the programme link for the World Service Network Africa interview broadcast this morning. Be warned! The actual interview lasted around 20 minutes and has been edited to 2:30. Which is fine and does get the IAMSP message
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Bulgarian Captain arrested in Cristobal Panama
Bulgarian Captain Svetlozar Lubomirov Sobadzhiev was arrested in Cristobal Panama at 28.03.20011 for suspicions of drug smuggling. At the ship hi was commanding at that time "Maas Trader" was found about 169 kg of cocaine. All the crew was arrested.
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BMP3 Citadel
On the afternoon of 22 January 2011, the MV BELUGA NOMINATION was attacked by a skiff, with an unknown number of suspected pirates on board. Small arms were used against the vessel during the attack. The attack took place in the Indian Ocean, 390
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First Combined Maritime Security Conference
We are pleased to announce that planning and preparation are well undenrway for the 1st Combined Maritime Security Conference (MSC 2011), which will be held in Kiel, Germany during the period 2 - 5 May 2011 and will be executed in close coope
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