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Similar story - a member of my group went through security at LAX with no problems, but was stopped at Heathrow because of something suspicious in her handbag.
by stevesearer 10y ago
Similar story - a member of my group went through security at LAX with no problems, but was stopped at Heathrow because of something suspicious in her handbag. We emptied everything out of the bag, re-scanned it, and the object was still detected.
After feeling around in the bag we discovered some fabric cutting shears had apparently been accidentally been sewn into the lining by someone on the factory line (they looked something like this if I remember correctly: http://imgur.com/ZKlsjJw http://imgur.com/ZKlsjJw).
We just cut them out, handed them over and went on our way. Was a really strange experience though.
- tehwebguy 10y agoTSA factors in if an item appeared to be intentionally concealed as well, I'm glad you didn't get a notice with a significant fine
- gsnedders 10y agoThe TSA has nothing to do with Heathrow where it was found, though. (I don't think in the UK anyone can be fined: if there's any belief of malice, you're likely to be dealt with under normal criminal law such as conspiracy to murder, or potentially terrorism related offences; if there's not, you can either surrender your property or return landside).
- menage 10y agoA criminal conviction could lead to a fine.
- estel 10y agoWell yes, but you couldn't immediately receive a notice with a significant fine.
- peteretep 10y agoThe OP's point was: they either think you're trying to bring down a plane or they don't. Punishing minor infractions is not on their menu.
- xyzzy4 10y agoExcept for drug offenses
- gsnedders 10y agoAlmost: the important point is they have no right to impose any fines; any punishment will be done by the British Transport Police in accordance with British law, and there are relatively few crimes of possession in the UK (drugs are an obvious one, but even then a first arrest for Class C drugs is typically dealt with by means of a police caution). Essentially: any punishment arising from a security checkpoint would be a police matter, and have nothing to do with those manning the security checkpoint.
- tehwebguy 10y agoMy bad, I misread it
- praneshp 10y agoSame with me, 10 days ago in Dubai. Unfortunately, there were TWO levels of officers who didn't have decision making authority, they had to reach out to a 3rd level who decided it was something in the bag's fabric (vs me carrying something). Unfortunately, where you are traveling to has some impact in DXB. SFO looks much better(for someone like me) than Abu Dhabi/Sharjah