DOTr suspends NAIA security staff alleged to have stolen from Thai tourist

[snoop1130]

This file photo shows a passenger lounge at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Philstar.com

 

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation – Office for Transportation Security said Monday that it has relieved and suspended personnel involved in a viral video which supposedly showed them stealing from a Thai tourist who was passing through security screening.

 

The OTS said its investigators are now preparing to file criminal complaints against the security personnel and will seek the cooperation of the foreign national.

 

"These illegal acts will not be tolerated and we will apply the full force of the law to penalize the perpetrators," it said in a statement.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/27/2248044/dotr-suspends-naia-security-staff-alleged-have-stolen-thai-tourist

 

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[bangon04]

have they stopped hiding bullets in the luggage yet??

[sqwakvfr]

This is what has me thinking twice before I book a flight on PAL from BKK to LAX.  PAL has the lowest airfares but the thought of connecting at NAIA seems a little sketchy.  Has onyone recently connected at NAIA?