Gangs are taking advantage of relaxed regional airport security screenings. Stuff reports they're travelling between New Zealand's smaller centres to traffic drugs around the country, where there's little risk of having their bags scanned. Current security settings mean flights with fewer than 90 passengers are unlikely to go through security screening. Airports Association Chief Executive, Billie Moore told Ryan Bridge it's a regularly raised concern. “These issues are about other illegal activities, they’re a matter for the Police rather than aviation security.”LISTEN ABOVE

Source: Stuff November 25, 2024 06:10 UTC