TSA keeps an eye on remote control devices
TSA instructed airport security screeners to pay additional attention to remote control devices carried on board by passengers; childrens’ toys included
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a notice to explain why ot was paying more attention, and taking additional security measures, regarding remote control devices carried by passengers. In view of the period of strategic warning discussed in the National Intelligence Estimate on Homeland Security released in July, TSA said it was carefully monitoring information developed in the law enforcement and intelligence communities related to methods of possible attack. Remore control devices are not associated with a specific threat at this time, but the agency said it was aware that remote control toys can be used to initiate devices used in terrorist attacks. Accordingly, TSA officers have trained on this possibility and travelers may encounter additional screening when bringing remote control devices in carry-on baggage.
