How many checkpoints are there on the way to the airport? Surely they went through others prior to the last one. Could they have gone through previous checkpoints following the rules and then picked up someone or something prior to the last checkpoint?
There are checkpoints on every artery road around the airport, as well as along the airport road itself. I think I know the one where this incident took place. It is VERY close to the airport if it's the one I'm thinking of - right up by the entrance.
It's not inconceivable that they could pick up someone or something between checkpoints, but it would have had to be done very quickly and surreptitiously.
I sure am disgusted with the way the media is spinning this story this morning, I can tell you that.