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Canes and walking sticks must pass through the X-ray

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Even if you literally need it to remain upright, your trusty mobility aid is going straight into the scanning machine. Security trusts absolutely no one, not even sweet old grandmas leaning on wooden poles.

Canes and walking sticks must pass through the X-ray
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