DHS Says Holiday Travelers May Notice Additional Screening Measures

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Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Sara Kuban issued this statement about the incident today in Detroit.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has been briefed on the incident aboard Northwest Airlines flight #253 and is closely monitoring the situation.

Passengers may notice additional screening measures put into place to ensure the safety of the traveling public on domestic and international flights.

As always we encourage the traveling public to be observant and aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious behavior or activity to law enforcement officials.

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