“U.S. officials are preparing a warning to airlines alerting them to watch out for travelers carrying electronic devices that may be carrying small weapons or bombs.

The warning, which is due Tuesday, follows raids of al Qaeda safe houses which turned up evidence the group is trying to modify electronic devices to carry small weapons or explosives, administration officials told CNN.

A camera flash was found being modified to convert to, or carry, a stun gun, the officials said.

There is also, from interrogations, a concern about toys, specifically “stuffed animal toys.”

Several news agencies yesterday reported that US airport security staff have been instructed to check electronic devices as a potential terroist threat, including cameras and flash guns. So if you’re travelling to the USA fully expect to have your camera checked by airport officials when you check-in.

Website: MSNBC News

Website: CNN