2012 Olympics to have airport style security checks

Drinks in containers over 100ml not allowed into the Olympic venues

Spectators entering the  2012 Olympic Park site will be subject to security checks similar to the "mag and bag" security seen at airports.

Drinks or liquids in more than 100ml containers will not be allowed into the venues, and how big a picnic people will be able to bring is still under discussion.

According to the current terms and conditions for Olympic ticket holders, items that cannot be taken into venues include food, except baby food, alcohol and soft drinks, except baby milk and medical supplies, liquid in containers over 100ml, bottles or glass containers and flasks and thermoses.

Security, venue and police staff are still reviewing what could be carried in, including sunscreen and food.

Bassett said: "It's essentially the same as what you go through at airports, when your bag goes through the scanner and you get searched when you go through security.

"Liquids will be the same as at an airport, you won't be able to take liquids through. If you've got a bottle of water you might be asked to empty it but you'll be able to take that bottle in and fill it up when you get to the other side."

Further information:
BBC