Sir - I was interested to read about Stephen Robinson's experiences in the US embassy ( Opinion, Aug 19 ). However, paranoia over nail clippers is not confined to Americans. The son of a friend is a serving officer in the Ghurka Rifles and was on his way with his unit to Afghanistan, courtesy of the RAF.
Dressed in full combat kit and carrying weapons, all went well until the final security check before boarding. Rifles, bayonets and kukris were fine, but when the nail clippers were discovered in his washing kit the offending article was placed in a plastic bag and confiscated. Dangerous in the wrong hands, you understand.
Sir - I was interested to read about Stephen Robinson's experiences in the US embassy ( Opinion, Aug 19 ). However, paranoia over nail clippers is not confined to Americans. The son of a friend is a serving officer in the Ghurka Rifles and was on his way with his unit to Afghanistan, courtesy of the RAF.
Dressed in full combat kit and carrying weapons, all went well until the final security check before boarding. Rifles, bayonets and kukris were fine, but when the nail clippers were discovered in his washing kit the offending article was placed in a plastic bag and confiscated. Dangerous in the wrong hands, you understand.
