Breach spurs Shannon security review

DEFENCE Minister Willie O’Dea has ordered an urgent security review at Shannon Airport following lapses found in a recent inspection.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2005 - 01:00
Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

A knife was smuggled through passenger checks undetected during an audit carried out by officials from the Department of Transport in May.

The weapon was smuggled through check-in concealed in clothing.

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