New warning: Electronic devices are suspect

The Department of Homeland Security will issue a new terrorist warning Tuesday, advising commercial airlines and federal law enforcement officials of a potential threat posed by terrorists concealing weapons or explosives in small electronic devices.

A top-level law enforcement official said the warning would include such common devices as cameras and flashes, cell phones, radios and small stereos. The official said children’s toys also would be included.

Not a surprising release from Homeland Security. What bothers me more is the idea that a terrorist could use CD’s, cell phones, and other electronic equipment to bring a plane down as it messes with the electronic navigation equipment (hence the reason why they tell you to turn off all electronic devices). Don’t be surprised if it gets to the point where you are being asked to leave such devices with your luggage.