On Tuesday, September 4th, part of Newark Liberty International Airport was forced to shut down when a security officer spotted what looked like an explosive device on the X-Ray image, causing severe disruption and closure of several security screening lanes. The airport operations resumed normal service but only after the authorities determined the device to be a mock one and not an actual bomb.

Further investigation revealed that the passenger who caused the panic was travelling to Florida to take part in a training event  focusing  on X-Ray screening and detection of threats, such as explosive devices, which explains why he was carrying the item.

This case is a good reminder for everyone about the importance of keeping security personnel constantly trained, vigilant and ready to detect any of the modern threats.

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