MIA taking steps to enhance airport security

Malta International Airport will be taking various initiatives to enhance the security services at the airport.

These include the:

• Upgrading and introduction of various equipment;
• Increase the aviation security legislative training; and
• Intensification of tests

The airport said in a statement that it was collaborating with the Office of the Manager Airport Security in the investigation of a passenger who allegedly travelled from Malta to Rome on December 23, and was purportedly found in possession of two knives at Fiumicino Airport.

It said it took its security operations very seriously and was fully committed to continue adopting all the necessary measures to ensure that passengers’ welfare was safeguarded at all times.