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Australian airliner testing new device that detects flammable liquids
QANTAS is trialling a new security device capable of detecting flammable liquids as part of Australia's efforts to combat terrorism.The Japanese-made device is able to detect flammable liquids within one to two seconds without the need to open the bottle or taste its contents. Security consultant Chris Jacka said the device could be used to prevent fluids capable of being mixed into liquid explosives being smuggled onto aircraft. "Back in June, we conducted an initial pilot. It's with Qantas at their domestic terminal and Qantas is showing some interest in that product and we're about to go through the next phase of that trial," Mr Jacka said on Channel 9. "It's certainly an added layer in the security process so, sitting in line with the X-ray and the metal detector and the explosive trace, this would add another layer of security and protection ... to minimise the risk of flammable liquids being able to get onto the aircraft." Mr Jacka said it was very difficult to say whether the device could prevent a potential terrorist attack. "Whilst the security forces are obviously now focusing on liquid explosives and trying to stop those getting on board, who knows what the next type of security threat is, but certainly security forces will be doing everything they possibly can now to stop this threat being able to be put into place." Comment was being sought from Qantas today. Posted by: Oztralian 2006-08-13 |
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