"Australian airport defends security standards"

Monday, December 31, 2007

Perth Airport defends security standards
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation


Perth Airport says security at the terminal is world class, despite a man
managing to get through security checks with box-cutter blades in his hand
luggage.

Australian Federal Police (AFP) say the 23-year-old man smuggled the blades
on to a plane travelling from Perth to Christmas Island last Friday. 

It is understood he was initially arrested for smoking on the aircraft, but
a search of his possessions detected the blades. 

Perth Airport's general manager of corporate affairs Malcolm Bradshaw says
the security breach is concerning and will be investigated. 

He has moved to reassure the public that airport security remains tight. 

"The travelling public can be assured that security at Perth Airport is as
good, if not better, than any other airport in Australia and across the
world," he said.

The man has been released on bail and is set to appear in court on Cocos
Island in March. 


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