Theft from passengers’ bags ‘going on for years’

AN investigation is under way at Dublin Airport following claims that baggage items have been stolen from passengers over a number of years.

Gardaí have confirmed they arrested a baggage handler, in his 20s, on July 24 following complaints by angry travellers that cigarettes and perfume had gone missing from their suitcases.

This followed an anonymous tip from a Dublin Airport worker that the luggage of passengers from some high-profile airlines had been targeted over several years.