ANTI-TERRORISM security measures at Guernsey Airport and harbours were so low-key yesterday most travellers didn’t even realise they had been increased. Armed police remain stationed at both locations as part of the local authorities’ response to Friday and Saturday’s attacks in London and Glasgow.

The UK is still on a ‘critical’ threat level, which indicates another incident could be imminent.

Marion and Raymond Marriott, who were travelling by ferry to Poole yesterday, said they hadn’t noticed any officers and thought there should have been a more visible police presence.

‘Our bags weren’t checked when we went through to the departure lounge, which is odd as you can never tell what a terrorist looks like,’ said Mr Marriott.

‘I suppose Guernsey could be used as a stepping stone to other places, so security really should be a little tighter.’

Harbour master Captain Peter Gill said his office had been in constant consultation with Transec, the UK Government department responsible for security issues.

‘As with all ports around the UK, we have not as yet amended the situation,’ he said.

‘Our own security protocol covers all facilities at both St Peter Port and St Sampson’s.

‘Staff have been told to be a little more diligent than normal and the public have been asked to be more attentive of their own actions, such as not parking their vehicles illegally.’

UK detectives have arrested two more men in connection with their investigation into the failed car bombings at Glasgow Airport and in central London.

In Guernsey, ferry passenger David Morphent, who was also travelling to Poole yesterday, said he thought it was appropriate that local authorities were making their own risk assessments.

‘A state of vigilance will be needed for the foreseeable future,’ he added.

But one traveller, who did not wish to be named, said she thought cars going onto ferries should be monitored more closely.

‘Although I doubt Guernsey is a primary target for terrorists, it is an island like the UK and there are so many places where terrorists could arrive,’ she said.

Condor Ferries general sales and marketing manager Nick Dobbs said there had been no change in its security levels in light of the attacks.

‘We are led by the UK Government in terms of security issues and our service comes under those directives,’ he said.

‘Our security levels have remained the same as they have been all year.’

Airport terminal duty manager Alan Herpe confirmed there had been no change from yesterday’s heightened security measures and added that he was awaiting further instruction from the Department of Transport on the matter.

Guernsey Police Inspector Geoff Chapman confirmed the situation had remained unchanged and said armed police would continue to patrol the airport and harbours until further notice from UK authorities.

Meanwhile, at the Island Games in Rhodes, Guernsey Press sports reporter Aaron Scoones said he had noticed nothing out of the ordinary in terms of police presence.

‘Obviously we have heard about the terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow, but I wouldn’t say there was any extra security in place here because of it,’ he said.