Electrical and battery-powered items are being removed from hand luggage at UK airports amid warnings of a possible terror attack, according to reports. Security is being stepped up after a warning from US intelligence agencies of a "specific threat" tonight. The US Embassy in Uganda issued an urgent email warning citizens of intelligence about a possible attack on the country's Entebbe International Airport between 9pm and 11pm on Thursday. It said information from Uganda's police, adding that US citizens planning to travel at that time should consider reviewing their arrangements. According to Sky News, new security measures at UK airports involve extra checks on electrical and battery-powered items. Laptops, iPads, phones, electric toothbrushes and cameras are being taken out of hand luggage for closer inspection before being allowed on to flights, the channel reports. The Department for Transport said extra security measures in the UK - which have not been officially disclosed - were not expected to cause "significant disruption" to passengers and noted that the official threat status remained unchanged.
No comments :
Post a Comment