Knife scare exposes flaws in security system

A MAN who had a incurvature knife returned to him within the departure lounge area of Albury airport says regional passengers are treated like "second-class citizens" when it comes to security. Courier Trevor Rhodes' concerns yesterday prompted Albury councillor Henk van de Ven to label the airport's security screening "stupid" and vow to raise the issue of regional and metropolitan flight country.