Recently, Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) provided an explanation for a situation when two airline customers discreetly brought wild animals aboard. They labeled it a security error. According to airport management, a security officer did not thoroughly inspect the passenger’s luggage.
At first, on October 4th, 2023, two passengers covertly brought pets of rats and otters on a flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). As it is unlawful to travel with unregistered pets, no one on the plane made the ownership known.
The flight’s luggage was searched by airport security personnel, which caused the landing to be delayed by one hour. When some of the animals on board got loose, other passengers recorded them, and they shared the viral videos online, which led to the discovery of the incident.
According to BKK Public Relations, an airport security officer failed in their obligation to thoroughly inspect the bags used to transfer the unregistered dogs. The luggage in question was brought via an X-ray machine at a security checkpoint by two unidentified foreign travellers, the airport officials discovered during their examination of CCTV footage.
The on-duty airport security personnel requested that a senior unnamed officer inspect any luggage that might contain foreign objects, but the senior unnamed officer did not comply and allowed the foreign passengers to board the aircraft.
Officials from BKK reaffirmed their faith in the technology employed at airport security checkpoints, which abides by tight guidelines and international norms. To fulfill their obligation on behalf of one of the employees in this instance would have been negligent.
A currently suspended officer is being looked at for potential future discipline.
After conducting additional research, airport security personnel discovered that 25 wild creatures were being transported illegally and stored in the luggage of an unidentified owner.
To locate the 2 foreign travelers, the airport administration will carry out additional research.
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