The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) has cautioned the public against travelling with batteries.
This comes after authorities on Sunday, September 22, 2024, around 3:27 p.m., detected a piece of luggage emitting smoke at the baggage wrap area in the Departure Hall of Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
The development which led to an evacuation of the airport has led to a warning notice from the management of the facility.
In a statement, GACL said the Operations Room of the Aviation Security Department was immediately alerted and the luggage in question was swiftly isolated.
The statement also added that the passenger responsible for the luggage has since been handed over to the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) for further interrogation.
“Passengers are advised not to travel with batteries, as this is against International Civil Aviation Regulations. Any detection of batteries or any other prohibited items or substances in luggage, will be confiscated and the passenger handed over to the authorities for processing,” the statement cautioned.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
