Italian airport workers caught snooping in bags (Video)

WASHINGTON – This is not what you want to hear if you’re a frequent flier: Italian police have released a video showing airline workers rummaging through passengers’ checked luggage.

It was part of a sting operation with hidden cameras in the cargo holds of the Italian carrier Alitalia. As a result of the operation, 29 people have been arrested, and another 57 were taken in for questioning.

USA Today reports that the thieves stole cameras, cellphones, cash and other belongings.

You can watch the video here:

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