Summer is synonymous with airports. And many people choose to start their holidays by flying away from home. Whether it’s the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands or inland and coastal tourism, the excitement of taking a few days off is always the same. We all agree that the time of year is always right. Airport security check is the worst experience. Having to remove liquids and electronic devices from luggage and then quickly put them back in while being pushed through a line of people.
It is precisely at this moment of haste, confusion and nervousness by the security agents when a group of up to 56 people He took advantage of the opportunity to steal computers, watches and smartphones in the security check area. Among them were high-value items such as iPhones, Macs and watches valued at more than 10,000 euros.
When you are not even safe at security checkpoint
The Civil Guard has already arrested 30 people and investigated a total of 56 for the theft of high-value objects at Madrid airport throughout the last yearThe method of the robbery is particularly striking as it was carried out in a place that was heavily guarded by private security personnel, the Civil Guard, the police and security cameras.
The thieves took advantage of the moment when computers, phones and watches came off the security scanner belt to take them as if they were yours, with complete naturalness. People, when they arrived at the box to collect their iPhones, iPads or Macs, found that they were not there. The thieves then took flight and managed to leave the airspace before being identified by security cameras.
Person stealing a MacBook at Madrid airport security checkpoint
What you can do to prevent your iPhone, iPad or Mac from being stolen at security checkpoint
When we go through a security check we are at a very vulnerable moment. They can stop us for a random check drugs, demanding that we take off our shoes… In the meantime, our objects have already left the scanner and are on the other side. Without a doubt, a very dangerous few minutes.
If you are travelling with your partner, friends or family, it is best to try to go through the same scanner or conveyor belt at the same time. This way, One will pass before the other and at least you will be able to keep an eye on your belongings.If you are travelling alone, it is best to arrive at the airport well in advance so that you can go through security when there are fewer people and without being rushed. Even so, it will always be up to the security staff to ensure that no one takes belongings that are not theirs, which is sometimes difficult with such high traffic.
Fortunately, those responsible have been arrested. In addition, since this method has come to light, airport security personnel will be more careful when leaving our security items in the tray.
Source | EuropaPress