Hmmmm ..?? I’m surprised they didn’t have some FBI person doing that .. in case it contained some hazardous materials.
That’s why I questioned who that person was .. wondering if the authorities thought the person might have been involved in getting the “person of interest” onboard the flight.
the aircraft handlers would have done it but most likely under FBI or TSA supervision.
My guess anyways, I used to load freight at the local airport, it is dirty work, fun but dont EVER ship anyting by air that isn’t packed away in a safe or something!
Not because it could be stolen, either, but because of the way baggage and packages are handled at Emery and UPS to make it fit in the belly!