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United States: possible risk of attacks on the aircraft with explosives hidden in shoes

Washington, USA - Department of Homeland Security increases checks

The Department of Homeland Security of the United States (DHS) warned airlines of the possible risk of attacks on US-bound flights carried out through explosives hidden in shoes, according to reports from "NBC News", which stated that the warning is based on "Very recent intelligence" considered credible. "Out of an abundance of caution, DHS regularly shares relevant information with domestic and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1158501
Rome, Italy, 02/20/2014 11:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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