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TSA implementing ‘enhanced security measures’ on international flights

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TSA implementing ‘enhanced security measures’ on international flights

By Keith Laing – 07/02/14 03:34 PM EDT

The Department of Homeland Security has directed the Transportation Security Administration to implement “enhanced security measures” at overseas airports where planes fly directly to the United States amid concerns about potential summer terrorist attacks.

The announcement comes after military officials raised concerns about al Qaeda affiliated foreign fighters using Western passports to evade terrorist watch lists.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the agency would take steps to minimize the inconvenience to airline passengers as the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/211215-tsa-implementing-enhanced-security-measures-on-international-flights#ixzz36OWIEZpS