A woman had her make-up compacts confiscated at the Singapore Grand Prix even though they were not prohibited items.
The security officer who confiscated them told her that the mirror in them could be used to reflect light into the drivers’ eyes, recounted Stomper Denis, who is the woman’s father.
He said: “Nowhere was it stated that people are prohibited from bringing in a mirror.”
His daughter Chloe told Stomp that her family had entered the F1 grounds via Gate 3B on Oct 4 at around 5.15pm.
“While I was going through the security bag check, the security uncle asked to check my make-up pouch,” recounted Chloe.
“He pointed to my two compact powders and asked if they have mirrors on them. After I said yes, he told me that mirrors are prohibited and that I would have to dispose of my two compact powders before I’m allowed to enter the venue.
“I replied that mirrors are not on the prohibited list of items as I had thoroughly checked the list the night before and would not have brought them if I was aware that they were prohibited items.
“He then said that mirrors can be used as a weapon, as people can use them to reflect light into the F1 drivers’ eyes and therefore, I would not be allowed to bring them in.
