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• Outcome of the investigation into the Schiphol - Detroit flight

  30-12-2009

  The preparation of the failed attack against passenger flight NW 253 Amsterdam-Detroit was fairly professional, but its execution was amateurish. This is evident from a preliminary investigation conducted by the Dutch authorities. The explosive used is not easy to make and its production is not without risk. In addition, the modus operandi and explosive are similar to earlier attacks.

• Initial findings of investigation into security procedures at Schiphol

  26-12-2009

  A check has been carried out into the security controls conducted at Schiphol Airport on the Northwest Airlines flight. The man in question arrived at Schiphol Airport from Lagos and transferred to a flight to Detroit. An initial investigation has revealed that the passenger list containing passengers' personal details, including those of the suspect, was transmitted to the American authorities in accordance with standard procedures before the flight departed for Detroit. The American ...

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