Authorities at the Kotoka International Airport have handed over a passenger believed to be in possession of luggage emitting smoke at the departure hall, Terminal 3, to the National Investigations Bureau (NIB).

The luggage in question which was specifically detected in the baggage wrap area was set apart from the rest by officials from Operations Room of Aviation Security Department of the country’s premier airport.

The management of the facility noted that the passenger to whom the luggage belonged was in the grips of law enforcement as investigations commenced.

“The passenger has been handed over to the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) for interrogation,” the statement released by the management said.

“Passengers are advised not to travel with batteries, as this is against International Civil Aviation Regulations,” the release reminded the public. “Any detection of batteries or any other prohibited items or substances in luggage, will be confiscated and the passenger handed over to the authorities for processing.”

Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Mitchell Asare Amoamah