Airport security is supposed to prevent individuals with
malicious intentions from entering or leaving a country, but that
doesn’t mean all security measures used in airports are fool-proof. In
fact, WikiLeaks has published not one, but two internal CIA
documents that teach agents how to act and what to do in order to make
sure they’re able to fool airport security while traveling from country
to country using fake passports, and how to keep their cover intact in
the process.
One document details tricks needed for preventing secondary security
checks that might occur from time to time, and surviving them if it
happens. The document is filled with examples from actual CIA field work
meant to help agents better prepare for future trips, as well as
various examples on a per country basis.
Interestingly, the document highlights personal smart devices as
well, including smartphones, iPods and other gadgets as a security risk
for undercover agents. “Smart phones, iPods, and MP3 players, can pose a
vulnerability to alias travel because of their requirement for
subscriptions. If border control officials can establish a link between
the device and the traveler’s true name, this could present a difficulty
for someone traveling in alias,” the agency writes.
Basically, the document instructs agents to put up a complete show
for airport authorities, from maintaining cover stories at all
times by dressing, packing and acting according to the roles they’re
supposed to play.
The second document specifically targets the EU Schengen space,
which CIA agents also have to infiltrate undercover. It explains how
airport checks work in the region.
Both documents can be downloaded here
Even though the documents are rather old (September 2011 and January
2012, respectively), they offer plenty of details on the effort the CIA
puts into making sure its clandestine operations aren’t put at risk by
airport security checks.
At the same time, because WikiLeaks has just made them
public, the documents will provide fugitives and travelers with
malicious intentions tips on how to maintain their composure during
checks.
Source:
bgr.com
Original Source of Story Wikileaks
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