Without getting into any detail I will state that we found a box cutter tucked in the pocket on the back of a passenger seat on a routine search when I was working the ramp. We were privy to the investigation and you are SPOT on. I witnessed much more than I can divulge but I am surprised there are not more arrests.
There were rumors from back in the late 90’s that terrified me.
Stuff was getting through but, again, only rumors with no way to know who people were talking about.
We were sitting ducks and completely at the mercy of those who were on the ground.