Airport Security and its Impact

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Airport Security and its Impact

• What is the difference between airport security
  and crime at an airport?
• How is it that an International event like 9/11
  impacts us in South Africa?
• Do syndicates operate at airports and if so what
  are they up to?
• Why are harmless articles confiscated?
• What can we do to avoid becoming a victim?

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What is the difference between airport security
and crime at an airport?

• ICAO Annex 17
• NDOT/CAA NASP and legislation
• Airport owner
• Airline operator
• Government departments
• Specific Police involvement

3
How is it that an International event like 9/11
impacts us in South Africa?

• ICAO Annex 17
• SARPS
• Audits/Compliance

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Do syndicates operate at airports and if so what
are they up to?

• Smuggling of passengers
• Thefts of computers
• Robbery
• Theft of cars/out of cars

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Why are harmless articles confiscated?

• Progression in universal threat
• State sponsored terrorism
• Circumvention of security systems

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What can we do to avoid becoming a victim?

• Stay abreast of international events
• Areas you intend visiting
• Conflict in areas