Boy 12, evades security, boards plane without ticket, passport
LONDON, England -- Despite a high level of alert at British airports, a 12-year-old boy managed to board a plane at Gatwick without a passport, ticket or boarding pass.
Tuesday's incident has raised concerns over security procedures in the wake of an alleged plot to blow up planes on trans-Atlantic flight.
The boy was detected by member of the Monarch Airlines cabin crew only after he was seated and had been given a drink and a snack.
He was removed from the plane by police officers before the flight took off.
"The boy had passed through a full security screening process and we are confident there was no threat to passengers, staff or the aircraft at any time," said Stewart McDonald, a spokesman for BAA, which operates Gatwick, Heathrow and five other major UK airports.
BAA has launched an investigation into the incident, McDonald said Wednesday.
The boy had run away from a care home in northwest England and boarded a plane for Lisbon at 6 a.m. on Monday before the other passengers, the UK's Press Association reported.
His mother, who cannot be named because her son is in care, said she was stunned he evaded the security checks.
"My worry is that if you have terrorists in these airports they could be looking round for someone who is vulnerable, and get them to take things on the planes for them," she told the Daily Mail.
"What happened is frightening, especially given the state of alert we are supposed to be on at the moment. I want to know how on Earth he was able to get through to the plane and take his seat."
The boy has now been returned to his care home after being held by police and picked up by social workers, PA reported.
He is understood to have arrived at Gatwick by train -- unaccompanied and without a ticket, which he has apparently done on a number of occasions, the agency said.
Reports of the incident come as airlines struggled to ease a logjam of passengers after the British government raised the terror threat level and heightened airport security following Thursday's arrest of 24 people suspected of planning to explode devices on as many as 10 planes destined for the United States. (Full story)
British Airways canceled more flights Wednesday and attempted to reunite thousands of missing bags with their owners.
While many British airports were getting back to normal, BA canceled 46 flights -- 35 at Heathrow and 11 at Gatwick, PA reported. (Full story)
The airline said it would not be until Friday that its full service could be resumed.
-------------------- Now We Movin On Up!! Posts: 211 | From: Los Angelos | Registered: Oct 2004
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Will you mentioned you would buy if this hit the .0015/.0016 range. Well here's your chance buddy. Your prediction came through. I'm leaving my PC for the day. Heading down to the YMCA to take a dip in the pool. At least the weather's hot today can't say the same for this stock.
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i think they are brave...it prob wont go lower than .0016 or .0015 anyway
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Makes you wonder if NITE has naked shorted HMSC. Like HISC, it just can't seem to get going these days no matter how great the news is. Very frustrating!
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Relax, and quit fretting. Look at the realities here. You have a stock with 4B O/S, alledgedly 2B are free trading. It had two decent runs in a few days. One began at .0012 / .0014 and went to .0029 with a group pump, the other from .0018 to .0026, with legitimate news / favorable Form 10. It takes A LOT to move 2B O/S. It needs to rest and consildate. Don't know how everyone else played it, but I invested a very modest amount, because of the high O/S, they are always weak and suspect. I sold into the first run for a better than 90% profit, and missed the second by two ticks. So, I sit with my .0018 buy. There's always a possibility of retracement on any stock after short upward moves, accept that, happens all the time. My intentions are to sell at either .0026. or buy more under .0015. It will return to form sooner or later.
-------------------- A million seconds is 13 days. A billion seconds is 31 years. Posts: 4893 | From: Burbank IL USA | Registered: Feb 2004
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Will~ I want my dollar per share darnit! Not worried about the bottom line here as I know we have a winner.
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You hae a long wait, Rules, sorry to tell you. This will never see a dollar, I respect your liking it long, but I am obligated to deal with reality.
quote:Originally posted by Rules: Will~ I want my dollar per share darnit! Not worried about the bottom line here as I know we have a winner.
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quote:Originally posted by will: You hae a long wait, Rules, sorry to tell you. This will never see a dollar, I respect your liking it long, but I am obligated to deal with reality.
quote:Originally posted by Rules: Will~ I want my dollar per share darnit! Not worried about the bottom line here as I know we have a winner.
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Several million shares have been bought at .0016 in the last hour. Now we are at the high of the day at .0017. Not seeing any selling, only buys which is a very good sign we are headed back up.
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yeah tomorrow may just be a green day... after all is there a reason it should be anything but green?
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Dont know who would. Maybe some M&M play. This stock has alot going for it. Its just a matter of time. P.S dont forget HMSG. Keep it on your radar
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I plan on being in this for at least 2 years. This company seems to have integrity. They want to prove themselves instead of going big over night and then crashing. I appreciate that they don't use hype, but I do wish they would get people a little more excited about the company.
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yeah because Iran will make a missle that can go further than 150 miles and drop one on Bush's door step in Crawford.... Security? We don'tneed no stinking security!! but for the sake of this stock we do we do!!
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Homeland Security Capital Corporation Acquires SecurityInc and Affiliate Companies Wednesday August 23, 8:25 am ET Total Deal Expected to Generate Revenue More Than $7M in 2007
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Homeland Security Capital Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: HMSC - News), a company engaged in the acquisition, development and consolidation of homeland security-related businesses, announced today that it has acquired Milwaukee-based SecurityInc, LLC and two affiliate companies in a merger transaction with Security Holding Corp., a newly formed subsidiary of Homeland Security Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. ADVERTISEMENT
SecurityInc is a single-source manufacturer of electronic access control solutions using active radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. These systems are designed for use by the commercial and government sectors. The company markets its products through an established network of system integrators and authorized distributors.
As part of the transaction, Homeland Security Capital will also acquire SecurityInc's two affiliate companies Cyberlynk, an IT support company for enterprise applications, and AAID Security Solutions, a Georgia-based leading active RFID solutions supplier. Homeland Security Capital will own a controlling interest in Security Holding Corp.
In total, the acquired companies generated approximately $3 million in revenues in 2005 and are expected to produce more than $7 million in 2007.
Joel Konicek, founder of SecurityInc and CEO of Security Holding Corp., said, "We expect to continue building profitable market share in the fast- growing RFID solutions sector, which we believe will exceed $4.4 billion in sales by 2008. With more than 2,000 installed systems, AAID already has one of the largest installed bases of active RFID product solutions in the United States. This is an outstanding platform from which to build a significant RFID-enabled solutions company in a highly fragmented industry."
This transaction is the second acquisition made by Homeland Security Capital Corp. in 2006. So far this year, Homeland Security Capital acquired Nexus Technologies Group and has signed a letter of intent to acquire Viscom Systems.
C. Thomas McMillen, Homeland Security Capital chairman and CEO, said, "This is an important step in our plan to build a strong portfolio of companies in the homeland security industry. We are particularly pleased to have Joel Konicek as part of our team. As founder of Northern Computers, he brings not only proven operating experience but substantial knowledge of the industry that will be invaluable to us going forward."
Konicek said, "I will work with Tom to build our companies and help create shareholder value. We have numerous opportunities for growth. Being part of Homeland Security Capital provides us with valuable new resources that should enable us to expand and take advantage of consolidation opportunities and participate more effectively in the homeland defense effort."
About SecurityInc
SecurityInc, LLC is a Milwaukee-based company that includes a management and engineering team with more than 100 years of combined experience in the RFID, security and access control industries. The company offers full solutions for access control, asset protection and asset tracking for commercial, institutional and government clients. Many of the professionals on the SecurityInc team are originators of the security industry's leading systems and products. For more information, visit http://www.securityinc.com .
About AAID Security Solutions
AAID is a manufacturer and master distributor of RFID-enabled solutions for residential, commercial and government sectors. The company markets its products through a network of strategic partners including OEMs, distributors, VARs, system integrators and installing dealers. Pete Martin is the founder and president of AAID. The company has been supplying its strategic partners with ultra long-range tags and readers for more than six years and has more than 2,000 worldwide installations. For more information, visit http://www.autoaccessid.com .
About Cyberlynk
Cyberlynk provides redundant server applications, IT and router support infrastructure, FTP site hosting and spam and virus removal services. Founded in 1995, Cyberlynk currently serves over 1,500 customers with a variety of products, services and support. Adam Hobach is president of Cyberlynk. For more information, visit http://www.cyberlynk.net .
About Homeland Security Capital Corporation
Homeland Security Capital is a consolidator in the fragmented homeland security industry. The company is focused on creating long-term value by taking controlling interest and developing its subsidiary companies through superior operations and management. The company is headed by former Congressman C. Thomas McMillen, who served three consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the 4th Congressional District of Maryland. Homeland Security Capital intends to operate businesses that provide homeland security products and services solutions, growing organically and by acquisitions. The company is targeting emerging companies that are generating revenues but face challenges in scaling their businesses to capitalize on homeland security opportunities. The company will enhance the operations of these companies by helping them generate new business, grow revenues and improve cash flows. For more information, visit http://www.hscapcorp.com .
For investor relations information regarding Homeland Security Capital, contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall, Hawk Associates, at (305) 451-1888, e-mail: info*hawkassociates.com. An online investor kit including press releases, current price quotes, stock charts and other valuable information for investors may be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com and http://www.americanmicrocaps.com .
Forward-looking statement: This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address future activities, performance, events or developments, are forward-looking statements. Although Homeland Security Capital Corp. believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.
Company Contact: Homeland Security Capital Corp. C. Thomas McMillen (703) 528-7073 tmcmillen*hscapcorp.com
Investor Relations: Hawk Associates Inc. Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall (305) 451-1888 info*hawkassociates.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: Homeland Security Capital Corp.
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