Heathrow's Confidential Security Data on the Street

An unemployed man walking down the street in England discovered a USB stick lying on the ground that reportedly contained confidential files, including information about the Queen’s travel routines.

According to Sky News, the unidentified man found the USB stick and gave it to officials at the Sunday Mirror newspaper, who then turned the item over to intelligence officers at Heathrow Airport in London.

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The USB stick reportedly contained 76 folders, including maps, videos and documents. None were encrypted or password protected. Some of the files included security measures to protect the Queen, the exact route the Queen takes to the airport and undercover police officer identification information.

“We have reviewed all of our security plans and are confident that Heathrow remains secure. We have also launched an internal investigation to understand how this happened and are taking steps to prevent a similar occurrence in future,” a Heathrow spokesperson told Sky News.

“Heathrow's top priority is the safety and security of our passengers and colleagues. The UK and Heathrow have some of the most robust aviation security measures in the world and we remain vigilant to evolving threats by updating our procedures on a daily basis."

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Additionally, the files also contained routes and other safety measures for cabinet ministers and foreign dignitaries, as well as timetables of patrols at Heathrow used to guard against suicide bombers and terror attacks.

The maps found on the USB stick show the locations of CCTV cameras, tunnels and escape shafts linked to the Heathrow Express, details of ultrasound radar systems and more, according to The Mirror.

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