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Today’s report points the loophole in the airport’s security, particularly cargo handling. So how does Vancouver international measure up? Erik Rankin reports on that.


When it comes to security, Vancouver airport has a dark history. It was here the bomb was loaded on to the air India flight 182, killing all 329 people aboard. And wore another bomb dusten for a second air India flight was routed through Japan, killing tow baggage handlers at Aread airport. Today YVR officials won’t comment on how much security has change since then. But for season travelers like Ann Henneau it’s still not good enough. She just wishes the tough screening passengers go through was also on posed on cargo, ground cruise and airline personal.

“There’s so much capability of going in there and doing all kinds of “

The air India report agrees we’re in that airport standard not screen enough. That vehicles come and go with little supervisions. There’s a lack of regular screening of air cargo. Last month the federal government pledged to address that concern, but it’ll take 5 years. This security expert says that means will be venerable in the meantime.

“We’re gonna have gaps in the system, because you know, previous governments did not bother with the cargo. They were fixated with the passengers.”

And there is this, about a dozen kilometers a fencing around the approval of the airport. Most of the lightly patrolled, no obvious electronic surveillance leading to gates like this with small chains can easily be cut by bough cutters allowing someone access to cargo areas and landing air craft.

“Well, when CBC’s reporter easily take a tour around the rumider and find gaps in it. I think, YVR can se the control to find same gaps and it’s fairly easily to close.”

Even with the recommendation contained a massive in India report. And things the travelers will never be completely safe.

“You know that report won’t change anything. We’ve talked with the India about the thing for such a long time. We all know that. There’s risks when you go flying. And there’s crazies everywhere.”