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Private jets could be used in terror raids

By Jimmy Burns and Doug Cameron

Published: June 19 2006 21:48 | Last updated: June 19 2006 21:48

Private jets could be used to stage terror attacks, Britain’s security watchdog said on Monday in comments that could prompt tighter regulation of the corporate aviation industry.

Security advisers to the Department of Transport have in recent months consulted leaders in the growing global industry about additional policing measures, increased passenger information, and restricting the use of foreign air strips thought particularly vulnerable to terrorist use.

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