Colin Naidoo, airport communications and brand manager, recalls some of the strange objects that airport scanners have picked up.

Durban – From sex toys to curry powder, these are only some of the quirky items that air passengers try to sneak past security scanners at airports.

After an Egyptian couple was caught by United Arab Emirates security personnel attempting to get their baby son past security by hiding him in their hand luggage, the Sunday Tribune visited King Shaka International Airport to get a first-hand look at the luggage scanning process.

Colin Naidoo, the communications and brand manager at the airport, confirmed that they do pick up some strange items on the X-ray machines at security check points.

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