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Beijing subway security checks deter firecrackers, knives

A week after Beijing authorities began scanning bags at three subway stations, security workers have deterred nine passengers carrying firecrackers, knives and inflammable chemicals, security workers said on Saturday. ...full story at china.org.cn

from china.org.cn on Sat, Feb 09 2008

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