Britain has said the search of a Russian airliner at London’s Heathrow airport was QUOTE a routine check to protect the country. UK Security Minister Ben Wallace said searches of planes are aimed at protecting Britain against organized crime and those who try to bring in substances like drugs or firearms. Earlier, Moscow demanded an official explanation from Britain about the reason why the Russian plane had been searched. Russia also announced it reserves the right to take similar actions against British airlines if London fails to give an explanation. Russia and the UK are engaged in a diplomatic row triggered by the poisoning of a Russian former spy and his daughter in England.
Britain has said the search of a Russian airliner at London’s Heathrow airport was QUOTE a routine check to protect the country. UK Security Minister Ben Wallace said searches of planes are aimed at protecting Britain against organized crime and those who try to bring in substances like drugs or firearms. Earlier, Moscow demanded an official explanation from Britain about the reason why the Russian plane had been searched. Russia also announced it reserves the right to take similar actions against British airlines if London fails to give an explanation. Russia and the UK are engaged in a diplomatic row triggered by the poisoning of a Russian former spy and his daughter in England.