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Indian Court Awards Compensation After Spice Mix Mistaken for Heroin
A Madhya Pradesh court ordered the state to pay 10 lakh rupees to a businessman held 57 days after airport scanners flagged cooking spices as narcotics. The Central Forensic Science Laboratory later confirmed the packets contained no contraband.
TSA Tests Private Screening and Remote Checkpoints at Select Airports
The Transportation Security Administration is piloting two programs that shift some screening duties to private contractors. One program expands the existing Screening Partnership Program nationwide. The second allows limited Boston passengers to clear security off-site before bo…
nypost.comTSA Updates Policy to Allow Medical Marijuana on Flights
The Transportation Security Administration revised its screening rules last month to permit medical marijuana in carry-on and checked bags. The change aligns with state laws in 40 states and the District of Columbia while federal law still classifies the substance as illegal.
Usa TodayTSA Launches New Public-Private Security Partnership at U.S. Airports
The Transportation Security Administration is introducing TSA Gold+, a public-private partnership that builds on its existing Screening Partnership Program. The initiative aims to enable faster screening and advanced technology deployment at participating airports under continued…
abcnews.go.comMan Killed After Breaching Perimeter at Denver International Airport
A 41-year-old man scaled an 8-foot fence at Denver International Airport late Friday and was struck by a jet preparing for takeoff with 231 people aboard. The pilot aborted the takeoff after the aircraft, traveling at 150 mph, struck the man and caught fire in an engine. Airport…
washingtonpost.comPuerto Rican Man Pleads Guilty to Opening JetBlue Emergency Exit
Alexander J. Rosario pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to damaging an aircraft by opening an emergency exit door on a JetBlue flight preparing for takeoff to Puerto Rico. The plea sets a sentencing date of Aug. 13 and carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWoman Arrested for False Bomb Threat Against Ex-Boyfriend's Flight in New Mexico
A 47-year-old woman was arrested after reporting a false bomb threat to American Airlines regarding her ex-boyfriend's flight from Roswell Air Center. The incident followed an argument that ended their relationship. Police determined the claim was unfounded, leading to charges in…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewArgentine Footballer Detained After Alleged Bomb Threat on Flight Causes Airport Disruptions
A 32-year-old Argentine footballer was removed in handcuffs from a plane after allegedly shouting 'bomb' before takeoff. The incident at Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport led to evacuations, searches, and delays affecting over 1,200 passengers. The club confirmed th…