Post by Dick on Oct 13, 2009 22:48:17 GMT
A human X-ray machine which produces "naked" images of passengers has been introduced at an airport, enabling staff to instantly spot any hidden weapons or explosives.
The full body scanner, being trialled at Manchester Airport, will also show up any breast enlargements, false limbs, piercings, and a clear outline of passengers' private parts.
Some travellers might not want to be scanned because of the graphic nature of the images, bosses admit.
They can refuse to undergo the virtual strip search at Terminal 2, opting for the traditional "pat down" search instead.
The full body scanner, being trialled at Manchester Airport, will also show up any breast enlargements, false limbs, piercings, and a clear outline of passengers' private parts.
Some travellers might not want to be scanned because of the graphic nature of the images, bosses admit.
They can refuse to undergo the virtual strip search at Terminal 2, opting for the traditional "pat down" search instead.