Transport ministry mulling random body search of airport passengers

Transport ministry mulling random body search of airport passengers

NARITA, Japan - Photo shows a security check area in the international departure lobby at Narita airport near Tokyo on Dec. 22, 2011. The transport ministry is considering strengthening antiterrorism measures at international airports in Japan from as early as April by conducting body searches on randomly selected passengers, according to airport sources.

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