Improvised Explosive Device (IED)

Carry-on bag

Checked-in luggage

Can I take this item on a plane?

No, and you cannot take an imitation IED as it will be treated by security agencies as a real IED until they can be satisfied it is not.

Possession of an IED or imitation is an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment.

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are explosives that can be deadly to people and aircraft.

Possession of an IED or imitation is an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment.

If you are found in possession of an IED or imitation IED it is highly likely that:

You will be asked to relinquish all dangerous or prohibited items found in your carry-on luggage. If you refuse:

AvSec X-ray bags going onto aircraft to ensure there is nothing dangerous in them.

Checked luggage - if something comes up on the X-ray that needs investigating, the bag will be opened, searched and any dangerous good or prohibited item will be removed, with a bag search notification form left within the bag.
Carry-on - if something comes up on the X-ray that needs investigating an AvSec Officer will request a bag search, and the bag will be opened and searched in your presence. If any dangerous goods or prohibited items are found, you will be asked to relinquish them. If you refuse:
- you will not be permitted to move through the screening point, and
- your airline will be advised of your refusal