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Airport Security to Be Reviewed

Isavia, the operators of Keflavík airport, are to review their work practices after a breach in security occurred when two asylum seekers managed to get on board an airplane bound for Copenhagen.

Isavia, the operators of Keflavík airport, issued a statement yesterday after a breach in security occurred when two asylum seekers managed to get on board an airplane bound for Copenhagen. The company is currently reviewing its practices.

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Caption: Keflavík airport. Copyright Icelandic Photo Agency.

The men reportedly climbed over a fence and snuck on board the aircraft but were found during a routine security check before take-off.

Minister for the Interior Ögmundur Jónasson says the managers of Isavia bear responsibility for the breach, adding that he is satisfied with the company’s handling of the matter and that they intend to correct any possible errors made, ruv.is reports.

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