Photo: #A woman puts on hand lotion before passing through security at Dulles International Airport August 10, 2006 in Chantilly, Virginia. The U.S. government banned all liquids and gels from flights effective immediately.
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A woman puts on hand lotion before passing through security at Dulles International Airport August 10, 2006 in Chantilly, Virginia. The U.S. government banned all liquids and gels from flights effective immediately. (Mark Wilson/Getty Photos)

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New security restrictions take toll on airport retailers

by Greta Cunningham, Minnesota Public Radio
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Minneapolis, Minn. — Transportation Security officials reacted to the arrests of alleged bomb plotters in Britain by temporarily banning passengers from bringing drinks, lotions, and other fluids on board flights.

The new restrictions are having an impact on airport retailers.

Liz Sauceda is assistant manager of the Body Shop, which sells lotions and other beauty supplies at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Her shop was closed Thursday.

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