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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 8:13 am
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Soldier toy disarmed at airport

Soldier toy disarmed at airport

A doll caused a security alert at an American airport because its two-inch plastic gun was considered a dangerous weapon.
Judy Powell, 55, from Walton on the Hill, Surrey, bought the GI Joe toy in Las Vegas and packed it in her hand luggage.

But security staff at Los Angeles International Airport refused to let Mrs Powell on board the plane with the replica rifle.

Mrs Powell had to put the gift - minus the rifle - in her suitcase so it could go in the aircraft's hold.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2173150.stm

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