It includes, among other measures, the installation of new X-ray equipment and scanners and more thorough baggage screening
On Wednesday, 21 June, the federal government launched a programme to improve passenger and baggage security at Brazilian airports. The programme, called Airports + Security (Aeroportos + Seguros), includes, among other measures, the installation of new X-ray equipment and scanners, more cameras in the check-in area, more thorough baggage screening and the use of liquid and explosive detectors.
According to ports and airports minister Marcio Fransa, Sao Paulo's Guarulhos airport should be the first to implement these changes. The measures will be implemented within 18 months and around R$40 million (around US$10 million) will be invested in the terminal.
Guarulhos will install new surveillance cameras, introduce eight explosive detection devices, three new body scanners and six new X-ray machines, individual identification of baggage access keys in the airport's international terminal and biometric access for employees to restricted access areas.
In addition, the airport will strengthen the monitoring system, security during passenger screening, security and checked baggage screening. These changes will be gradually implemented at other air ports as well.
In addition to curbing the practice of crime, Fransa stressed that the initiative will give a greater sense of security to passengers and working staff, as reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS.
"If it is true that we have one of the safest aviation systems in the world, then it is also true that this policy must be constantly updated. This improvement is our responsibility," said the minister.
Minister of Justice and Public Security Flavio Dino said the Federal Police would contribute to the initiative by providing more police officers at the terminals, which should strengthen tourism in the country.
"In addition to security, increased tourism means development opportunities across the country," he said.
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