Unclaimed packet causes panic in Kochi airport

Nedumbassery: An alert given by the pilot of Jet Airways’ flight 9W 401 while approaching Kochi International Airport on Monday, about an unclaimed electronic equipment on board, caused panic in the airport.
The officials noticed the unattended electronic kit after the flight, with 39 passengers on board, left Mumbai.
The Air Traffic Control in Kochi Airport was immediately alerted. The officials of various departments in Kochi airport swung into action.
Fire and rescue services, ambulance units, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and Dog Squad were kept ready in the airport.
The officials found that the kit was an electronic gaming equipment.However, the kit was immersed in the bomb cooling pit, for observation.
29/08/07 Newindpress

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Categories: Airports Aug 2007, Jet Airways Aug 2007, Safety Aug 2007