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Beirut Airport Bans Pagers And Walkie-Talkies On Flights

This video grab shows a walkie-talkie that was exploded inside a house, in Baalbek, east Lebanon, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo)

Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport has implemented a new security measure in response to recent attacks on wireless devices in Lebanon. The airport has officially banned the carrying of pagers and walkie-talkies onto flights, effective immediately.

According to airport authorities, passengers are now prohibited from bringing any pager or walkie-talkie device on board the aircraft, whether in their hand luggage, checked bags, or cargo. This decision comes after two days of attacks targeting wireless devices in the country.

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