Entry # 15 - January 16, 2014

Edmonton Staff Let Go Teen Found With Explosives

Source: Toronto Star
January 16, 2014

      Staff at Edmonton Airport made a mistake when they let a young man with explosive devices in his bag go rather than calling the police. Canada Air Transport Security Authority Mathieu Lacroque said: "the staff in Edmonton should have contacted the police right away, not four days later." The young man simply said that he forgot to take it out of his bag.

      This is a very big issue. Security of air transportation should be very strict. Even though it was a teen who has explosive devices, this case should still be dealt with carefully. There is a line between right and wrong, and this incident definitely crossed the line. However, I'm glad no harms has been made and it's a sign that airport security should be improved.

Entry # 14 - January 8th, 2014

Two Canadian Women were Arrested in Mexico in Firebombs Attack

Source: Toronto Star

January 8, 2014

      Earlier this week, two Canadian women were arrested by Mexican police in an event of bungled bomb attack in the capital city. The two women were identified as Fallon Poisson Ruiller and Amelie Pelletier. A Mexican man, Carlos Lopez Marin was also arrested in the incident. The three are said to have thrown firebombs into one of the government buildings. Two cars were damaged in the process. Canadian officials are already in contact with the local authorities.

      When I read this, I was glad Canadian government already sent officials to be in contact with the local government. At any time, even in incidents like this, the best thing to know as a traveler is that your country already spotted you and are involved in the incidents. Whether the two Canadian women were the ones throwing the firebombs? That we do not know, but it was a very responsible move by the Canadian government to get involved and help out our own citizens.