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Middle East and Cyprus travel advice

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ORS4 No.1621: The Carriage of Electroshock Weapons by Police Officers on Board an Aircraft

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General Approval, Permission and Exemption authorising police officers to carry electroshock weapons when flying as passengers on an aircraft, other than an aircraft operated by a POAC.  

Status:
Current
Review comment:
Supersedes and revokes ORS4 No.1568
Version:
01
Version date:
28-Feb-2025
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