[IP] Flyer Beware: Heavy Fines Assigned For Carryon Contraband

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

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Subject: Flyer Beware: Heavy Fines Assigned For Carryon Contraband


Hank Investigates

Flyer Beware: Heavy Fines Assigned For Carryon Contraband

 
Air Date: 03/02/2005
Reported By: Hank Phillippi Ryan
Producer: Mary Schwager

Targeting all air travelers: the Feds are cracking down on the
contents of your carry on bags!


Most passengers don't know it, but If you break the rules, you could
face a hefty fine and have your name entered in a secret database.

Kirk Roth's business trip out of Manchester airport cost him much
more than his plane fare.

First TSA Screeners discovered a utility knife like this in his bag.

"So I was a bit embarrassed that I had overlooked the fact that it
was in the briefcase," Roth said.

But then the unexpected consequences: he was hit with a hefty fine
and given a record with US homeland security.

Our investigation found he's one of thousands of travelers now caught
by a little known TSA system to punish passengers who break the
carry-on rules, not only with fines, but also with automatic
placement in a secret government database.

According to the TSA, regular citizens cannot find out if their name
is on that list.

...

http://www.whdh.com/features/articles/hank/DBM1305/



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