The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced the installation of new in-line baggage screening system at the General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US.
The new screening machines have been installed as part of a $30m project.
A total of $21m of the total investment required for the project was provided by the TSA, while the remaining $9m was contributed by the airport through passenger and airline user fees.
The system allows passengers to put luggage on a conveyor belt, which will take the bags directly to four screening machines in a new area inaccessible to the public.
Each of the screening machines can handle approximately 750 bags an hour.
Baggage that does not pass the initial inspection will be sent to a separate room for further inspection by TSA officials.
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