San Diego Transit High Security Alert Following Brussels Attacks

SAN DIEGO, CA- Terror attacks at the international airport and a subway station in Brussels, Belgium that left at least 34 people dead and many more injured today also prompted San Diego area transit authorities to advise security personnel to remain vigilant.

Metropolitan Transit System spokesman Rob Schupp told City News Service the agency issued a memo to security supervisors this morning alerting them to the situation in Brussels. It included a reminder for security personnel to keep an eye out for anything suspicious and to not hesitate to report suspicious activity.

"All of our guys will be even more watchful today,'' Schupp said. "They'll be taking notice of anything that looks suspicious.''

No service interruptions are expected in light of the attacks and travelers will likely not be affected by ramped up security efforts, according to Schupp. However, passengers may notice a regularly deployed contingent of

bomb-sniffing dogs patrolling around MTS stops today -- especially those with high volume.

"They'll make their presence known today,'' he said. Authorities at the San Diego International Airport did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but an airport spokesperson told NBC7 departing travelers would likely not experience additional security measures this morning, but that could change later in the day.

By City News Service

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