Posts Tagged ‘bomb detection’

British explosives detector ideal for counter terrorism

By Security News Desk | July 4, 2014

selective antibodies dipstick test for explosives

British invention that detects minute traces of explosives could provide significant help in securing our transport networks from terrorist attacks.

London Marathon to review security following Boston bomb attacks

By Security News Desk | April 16, 2013

Organisers of the Virgin London Marathon, set to take place on Sunday 21 April, have pledged to review security but have no plans to cancel the event, following yesterday’s bomb blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

New security measures at Scottish Parliament come under fire

By Security News Desk | January 23, 2012

Holyrood-Scottish-Parliament-security-hall

Nearly five years after the Glasgow Airport terrorist attack, in which a bomb laden vehicle was rammed into the terminal building, the Scottish Parliament has been given planning permission for a new security hall.