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Mar 14 2024
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Hstoday Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Prison for Evading TSA Security at Philadelphia International Airport
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Hugh James, 52, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, two years’ supervised release, a fine of $1,000, and a mandatory special assessment of $200 for attempting to board an international flight with undeclared currency that had not passed through airport security. United States District Judge Paul S
Homeland Security TodayMar 14 2024
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Hstoday TSA Officers Prevent Man From Bringing Antique Gun Onto a Flight at Richmond International Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Henrico, Va., man from bringing an antique revolver onto a flight early this morning, March 11. The .22 caliber handgun was caught as the man entered the security checkpoint. The X-ray unit alerted on the carry-on bag, which required a closer inspection by TSA officials. The firearm was removed
Homeland Security TodayJan 11 2024
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TSA seized 19 handguns at Grand Rapids airport in 2023
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – There was a year-to-year spike in handguns seized at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials said Thursday.
TSA officers stopped a total of 19 handguns in 2023 at the Grand Rapids airport. There were 12 firearms seized in 2022, making it a 58% jump from one year to the next, according to a Jan. 11 news release
MLive.comJan 05 2024
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TSA manager in Atlanta detained on warrant in Florida alleging forgery
Port St. Lucie police said Thursday that McManaman, who previously lived in Florida, was arrested on a warrant for forgery — a felony — and was awaiting extradition to St. Lucie County. St. Lucie County is about two hours north of Miami. The police said the investigation was related to exploitation of a family member with dementia. The investigation also involved a family dispute over a house
Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionJan 02 2024
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TSA equipment down causing travel nightmare at Hilo Airport
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A travel nightmare is kicking off the new year at Hilo International Airport due to TSA equipment being down once again. What’s typically a one hour flight from Hilo to Oahu, turned out to be an hours long travel day for many. The lines snaked and wrapped around at Hilo International Airport Tuesday. TSA said, this is due to unexpected equipment issues that are impacting
KHON 2Feb 14 2024
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TSA prevents man from bringing loaded gun in carry-on at Norfolk International Airport
NORFOLK, Va. — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Norfolk man from bringing a loaded gun in his carry-on on Tuesday. A spokesperson with TSA says the .38 caliber revolver was loaded with five bullets and was caught as the man entered the security checkpoint. The X-ray unit at the checkpoint alerted on the carry-on bag, which
WTKR 3Jan 11 2024
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96 guns stopped at Detroit Metro Airport in 2023, TSA reports
This slightly decreased from the 100 guns stopped at checkpoints in 2022. Nationwide, TSA agents stopped 6,737 guns from getting through security and onboard planes. This was the highest total for a single year in the history of TSA. In 2022, there were 6,542 guns seized nationwide. In addition, about 93% of the guns were loaded. "Bringing a firearm to the checkpoint presents an unnecessary
CBS News (Online)Jan 11 2024
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TSA: Guns caught at Georgia airport checkpoints at double national rate
According to officials, some passengers who carry firearms regularly say they forgot they had a gun in their bag. Some other states have more restrictive gun laws. Officials have advised travelers to ensure they don’t have prohibited items in their bags before heading to the airport. Airports in Savannah, Augusta Regional and Albany tied or broke annual records for firearm detections in 2023,
Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFeb 13 2024
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TSA officers prevent West Virginia woman from bring loaded firearm onto plane
DULLES, Va. (WBOY) — A Berkeley County woman was cited after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers found a loaded handgun at a Washington Dulles International Airport security checkpoint on Monday. According to the TSA, officers were made aware of the presence of the firearm, a 9mm handgun, when an X-ray machine alerted on the woman’s carry-on bag. The gun was loaded with six
WBOY 12Dec 21 2023
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TSA cites man for "loaded diaper" that turns out to be illegal
An Arkansas man got the attention of the TSA yesterday when he tried to get through security at New York's LaGuardia Airport with a loaded diaper — loaded with bullets, that is. The "dirty diaper" was in his carry-on bag, and when a security agent sniffed it out, the diaper set off an alarm. The 20-year-old gentleman first tried to deny knowing how the diaper got inside his bag, but when
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