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Terror Fear At 'Unchecked' Air Cargo

Wed, October 18, 2006

Source: Ananova

An investigation has revealed major security flaws in the air cargo industry, it has been reported.

An investigation has revealed major security flaws in the air cargo industry, it has been reported.

Cargo on passenger flights is being sent without checks or X-rays in oversights that could potentially threaten the lives of the passengers, BBC Radio 4's The World Tonight said.

The security gaps emerged following a drug smuggling case heard at Kingston Crown Court in south-west London.

The BBC said it began an investigation when the hearing revealed that the "known shipper" system used by air courier and cargo companies had been broken into by drug smugglers and used to import large amounts of cocaine into the UK from America.

During the case, a former employee of Federal Express admitted selling the confidential account numbers of reputable firms at Fedex's depot in Vauxhall, south London, the BBC said.

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Ananova