X-ray machines may be able to detect substances of the same density as
liquid explosives, but I doubt that they could tell the difference
between the explosives and a harmless hand cream.
Frits Wüthrich wrote:
>>From the news I also learned about the restrictions on flying from Europe to
>the USA as you have mentioned. Flying to the UK however, the restrictions are
>even stronger, also from mainland Europe to the UK:
>No handluggage at all. Exception for passports, prescription medication with
>your name on them, and some stuff for the baby traveling with you. All that
>you are allowed need to be carried in a transparent plastic bag. The rest
>need to be checked. How long this will stay in place in not yet known.
>
>The next step the Netherlands wants to push for in Europe is to install in
>European airports X-ray machines for handlugage with the same capabilities as
>is already in use for checked luggage, as these can detect liqued explosives
>as well. And it was the intention of the terrorist to use liqued explosives
>is my understanding.
>
>
>
>
--
When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
--
PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List
[email protected]
http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
