Three security staff have been arrested on suspicion of theft and 10 suspended from duty following police allegations that illegal bookmaking syndicates have penetrated into the security arm of Chek Lap Kok airport.
Police stumbled onto the bookmaking activities after an American tourist reported US$1,000 (HK$7,800) in cash had been taken from her bag during a security check while in transit on July 25. After going through an X-ray check, the woman was submitted to a second check by a security officer who opened her bag to check its contents.

The whole process lasted only about 10 seconds but, before boarding the plane, she discovered the money missing and immediately reported it.

The CCTV showed the supervisor was involved, but he admitted taking only US$100 "out of greed."