ELAL employees in New York stole from passengers

Seven ELAL airline employees from New York were arrested on Friday on suspicion of stealing from passenger's suitcases, computer equipment, jewelry and expensive items.

ELAL employees at the Kennedy airport, employed in checking luggage, were arrested on charges of theft from passengers.

Prosecutor Queens District Richard Brown said the ELAL Company has hidden cameras installed in several testing centers, and the suspects were stealing equipment and valuables.

Stolen property, summing up to tens of thousands of dollars, was found in the homes of the suspects.

El Al decided to install the cameras following complaints about the disappearance of property from traveler's suitcases.

Searches in the suspect's homes also found a collection of perfume bottles, brand watches, including a luxury watch which cost five thousand dollars, and cameras.

Meanwhile, an additional 27 ELAL employees have been arrested on suspicion of stealing alcoholic beverages to be sold on flights.

A few months ago the company decided to turn to the aid of the police, when they saw that in the warehouse company's products are missing items. In cooperation with the airline management they decided to hire a detective as a regular employee in the company.

For months he contacted his colleagues, and began to record incidents of theft. Covert police operations revealed the extent involved multi theft; total cost could reach hundreds of thousands.

ELAL's response: "ELAL shared and cooperates with the police and will continue to do so as needed to complete the investigation. Executive sees the events very seriously and will prosecute all concerned."

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