Baggage pilferage declines at OR Tambo
20. Aug, 2008
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Johannesburg – Reported baggage theft and pilfering has fallen by over 60% since the beginning of the year at OR Tambo International Airport, as a result of better policing and the use of technology, says the Airports Company of SA (Acsa).Airport spokesperson Tasniem Patel says OR Tambo handles an average of 24 000 bags each day and used to have 24 to 34 bags tampered with daily.
“The numbers now range between six to eight bags per day.”
She attributes the decrease in theft to the change in baggage handling companies earlier this year, as well as to the work of a Baggage Protection Unit, headed by a former Scotland Yard detective, and technology.
“Since its inception in December, the Baggage Protection Unit has settled down well and the effect of the unit is being felt.”
Patel says the unit operates alongside comprehensive CCTV monitoring and access control that enforces the restricted zone around baggage handling areas.
“All airside staff now make use of a single gate for entry and access, called Charlie Gate. Security at the gate has been upgraded at a cost of R8 million to include new screening equipment.”
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Meanwhile, Acsa has also had success in eliminating vehicle theft from its parking areas.
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