Pearson Airport Displays Mountain Of Confiscated Items
Posted December 18, 2007 12:00 pm.
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Ever since September 11th, airport security has been at an all-time high, and some common items that used to be part of the typical carry-on bag, like hairspray and nail clippers, are now forbidden. But despite the tightened restrictions, some people are still attempting to board planes with banned items, and they’re not all as innocent as styling gel.
Officials at Pearson Airport say many travellers are becoming complacent about airport security. They estimate 600,000 prohibited items are confiscated from passenger carry-ons every week.
Airport security authorities have unveiled a mountain of confiscated items, with everything from dandruff shampoos to menacing firearms.
Officials say trying to break the rules not only leads to unnecessary amounts of trash, but also to flight delays.
The rules are the same in Canada and the U.S., as well as in Europe. If you want to bring liquids in your carry-on, it cannot exceed 100 millimetres.
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has an elaborate list of what you can and can’t take on a plane. Some of the suggestions are quite alarming. Here’s a few of the obvious items you shouldn’t try to carry on your next flight:
- Dynamite
- Hand grenades
- Molotov cocktails
- Nitroglycerin
- Swords
You should also leave your brass knuckles and throwing stars behind, but you can bring a parachute along for the ride, just in case.
For the full list, click here.
