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CAIRO, July 25 (KUNA) -- Egypt stepped up security at Cairo's International
Airport because of fears of possible terrorist attacks, a security source said
on Wednesday.
In light of Egyptians abroad returning to the country for vacation and the
flow of Arab tourists, taking these precautionary measures was a must,
Assistant for Interior Minister for Airport Security Major General Jamal
Al-Jouhari told Middle East News Agency (MENA).
Recent attacks that hit Britain and Algeria were not conducted by
individuals but by organizations with a set agenda, which urged the taking of
such precautions, he added.
On his part, Passengers' Safety Department Manager at the Airport Major
General Adel Al-Adel said the procedures included x-ray and manual inspections.
He noted that International Civil Aviation Directorate (ICAD) stipulated a
20 percent random inspection of luggage, yet Egyptian security officials were
conducting a full search on bags that might comprise of illegal items. (end)
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