100pc US cargo screening likely
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- Wednesday, 03 November 2010
Representative Edward Markey, who wrote the 2007 law requiring screening of all cargo on passenger flights into and within the US, said he would introduce legislation requiring 100 per cent screening of all cargo on all cargo planes.
He said the events late last week meant "now is the time to finish the job" and extend screening of passenger jets to cover freighters.
He said: "Friday's incident shows that Al Qaeda is well aware of this loophole in the system (incomplete freighter screening), and they fully intend to exploit it. That is why I intend to introduce a bill that would close the air cargo plane screening loophole when Congress reconvenes following Tuesday's elections."
