SECURITY staff at Stansted Airport were forced to spring into action today after spotting what appeared to be a handgun in the back pocket of a passenger.
Essex Police officers based at the airport tweeted about the hair-raising incident, showing how the item would have looked if placed in a back pocket.
You have a split second decision to make ... #WhatWouldYouDo #joblikenoother #AirportCops pic.twitter.com/qxiq7OxXjQ
— Essex Police STN (@EssexPoliceSTN) July 6, 2016
After seizing the item, officers revealed it was in fact an iPhone case shaped like a gun.
This is what was in the back pocket ... An #iPhone case. Someone decided to put themselves in such a situation today pic.twitter.com/Lu66Et1bdg
— Essex Police STN (@EssexPoliceSTN) July 6, 2016
An police spokesman said: "Essex Police was informed by Stansted Airport security staff that they had dealt with this incident during routine screening of passenger carry-on bags and possessions."
The force has issued advice to ensure passengers pass through security checks as quickly as possible.
The spokesman added: "Travellers are asked to consider the types of item they bring to the airport as they could lead to extra security checks or delays and/or police involvement.
"This could lead to them potentially missing their flight or not being allowed to travel."
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