Airport security gone mad?

What do naked body scanners, spilled cremation ashes and the forcible removal of nipple rings with pliers all have in common? Yes, they're all completely over the top things air passengers have had to put up with in the name of 'security'. Here are just some of the most recent examples of airport security going completely and totally OTT. Were any of these really necessary? Check out the gallery and then tell us what you think!

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