Indonesia increases airport security after threat

An Indonesian police officer and airport security personnel check passengers at Jakarta's International Airport on November 25, 2015.

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesia has increased security at its airports after a threat was directed at an airport serving the capital Jakarta and recent attacks around the world, the transport ministry said Wednesday.

Sniffer dogs are checking cargo and luggage, random checks are being carried out on cars entering airports, and screening of workers will be tightened under the heightened security measures which came into force Tuesday, the ministry said.