MANILA, Philippines – Iniulat ng Office for Transportation Security (OTS) na naharang nito ang walong piraso ng undeclared training pistols mula sa dalawang dayuhang pasahero sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Sa pahayag nitong Martes, Mayo 26, sinabi ng OTS na
naharang ng Security Screening Officers (SSO) ang mga pistola mula sa checked baggage ng mga dayuhang pasahero na patungo sa San Francisco sa NAIA Terminal 3.
“The prohibited items were initially detected during routine X-ray screening by SSO Angela Yaguel, who immediately notified Baggage Inspector SSO Edden Inting and Checkpoint Supervisor Lemuel Jay Delmonte, who also coordinated with the PNP AVSEGROUP, the airline representative, and the owner of the luggage,” sinabi ng OTS.
“With the passengers’ consent, the OTS team conducted a manual inspection of the baggage, confirming the presence of the prohibited items, which were immediately turned over to the PNP AVSEGROUP for proper custody and documentation,” dagdag pa.
Sa beripikasyon, napag-alaman na ang mga pasahero ay US military personnel na bigong ipakita ang mga kaukulang dokumento sa PNP Firearms Depository Booth.
“After completing the required clearance procedures, the passengers were then allowed to proceed with their flight,” dagdag ng ahensya.
Nagpaalala naman si OTS Administrator Undersecretary Gilberto DC Cruz sa tamang pagdadala at pagdedeklara ng mga armas at kaparehong gamit upang mapanatiling ligtas ang mga paliparan.
“If you are carrying firearms, firearm parts, or similar items, please make sure to declare them at the PNP Firearm Depository Booth before your flight, which is usually located near the airport’s main public entrance. By doing so, it will help you and the entire security operations to prevent delays, avoid unnecessary alarm and with this simple act of compliance, it can make every journey safer and more secure for everyone,” aniya. RNT/JGC
