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TSA finds ‘surprising number of prohibited items’ in woman’s bag – including 82 fireworks and 3 knives
Officers found 82 fireworks in a woman’s carry on baggage
Michelle Del ReyMonday 23 December 2024 23:31 GMT
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A TSA agentmade a surprising discovery while checking a suspicious bag at Los AngelesInternational Airport (LAX).
A woman traveling from Los Angeles to Philadelphia reportedly had 82 consumer-grade fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and a canister of pepper spray. An officer made the discovery on December 15 around 10pm after seeing multiple prohibited items on the X-ray machine.
An agent later opened the bag in front of the woman and located the items. A press release stated the agent was “shocked” upon making the discovery.
The TSA officer then notified police who responded to the security checkpoint and interviewed the passenger. A bomb squad also responded and confiscated the fireworks.
“The sheer number of prohibited items discovered in a single carry-on bag is extremely concerning,” LAX TSA Federal Security Director Jason Pantages said in a written statement.
“This traveler should have followed TSA’s tried and true advice - unpack your bag before you pack it to ensure you don’t bring any prohibited items to the security checkpoint.
Prohibited items found in woman’s bag at Los Angeles International Airport (Transportation Security Administration)
“We are in the midst of the holiday travel season when security checkpoints will be busy everywhere. Let this incident serve as a reminder to all travelers to double-check the contents of your bag prior to coming to the airport.”
Officials did not clarify if the passenger was arrested or barred from boarding her flight.
An expected 7.85m people in the US will be flying over the holidays, according to the AAA.
TSA wants to remind the general public that fireworks are never allowed on board an aircraft in carry-on or checked luggage. Knives and replica firearms should travel in checked baggage.
One four-ounce container of pepper spray can travel in checked baggage as long as it has a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. Self-defense sprays containing more than two percent by mass of tear gas are prohibited in checked baggage. Some airlines do not allow for transport of pepper spray, so travelers are encouraged to contact their individual airline, according to the agency.
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[30] => A TSA agentmade a surprising discovery while checking a suspicious bag at Los AngelesInternational Airport (LAX).
[31] => A woman traveling from Los Angeles to Philadelphia reportedly had 82 consumer-grade fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and a canister of pepper spray.
[32] => An officer made the discovery on December 15 around 10pm after seeing multiple prohibited items on the X-ray machine.
[33] => An agent later opened the bag in front of the woman and located the items.
[34] => A press release stated the agent was “shocked” upon making the discovery.
[35] => The TSA officer then notified police who responded to the security checkpoint and interviewed the passenger.
[36] => A bomb squad also responded and confiscated the fireworks.
[37] => “The sheer number of prohibited items discovered in a single carry-on bag is extremely concerning,” LAX TSA Federal Security Director Jason Pantages said in a written statement.
[38] => “This traveler should have followed TSA’s tried and true advice - unpack your bag before you pack it to ensure you don’t bring any prohibited items to the security checkpoint.
[39] => Prohibited items found in woman’s bag at Los Angeles International Airport (Transportation Security Administration)
[40] => “We are in the midst of the holiday travel season when security checkpoints will be busy everywhere.
[41] => Let this incident serve as a reminder to all travelers to double-check the contents of your bag prior to coming to the airport.”
[42] => Officials did not clarify if the passenger was arrested or barred from boarding her flight.
[43] => An expected 7.85m people in the US will be flying over the holidays, according to the AAA.
[44] => TSA wants to remind the general public that fireworks are never allowed on board an aircraft in carry-on or checked luggage.
[45] => Knives and replica firearms should travel in checked baggage.
[46] => One four-ounce container of pepper spray can travel in checked baggage as long as it has a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge.
[47] => Self-defense sprays containing more than two percent by mass of tear gas are prohibited in checked baggage.
[48] => Some airlines do not allow for transport of pepper spray, so travelers are encouraged to contact their individual airline, according to the agency.
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[summarize] => In a surprising incident, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at an airport were shocked to discover a large quantity of prohibited items in a woman's carry-on luggage. The items found included:
1. **82 fireworks**: Fireworks are strictly prohibited in carry-on and checked luggage due to the risk of explosion or fire. The presence of 82 fireworks in the woman's carry-on is a significant concern, as it poses a serious threat to the safety of the flight and its passengers.
2. **3 knives**: Knives, especially those with blades longer than 2.36 inches (6 cm), are also prohibited in carry-on luggage. The discovery of three knives in the woman's carry-on raises concerns about potential security threats.
The TSA has strict regulations regarding the transportation of items that could pose a risk to the safety of flights and passengers. The discovery of these prohibited items highlights the importance of adhering to these regulations and the need for thorough security screening.
It is likely that the woman will face consequences for attempting to bring these items on board, including potential fines, penalties, or even arrest, depending on the specific circumstances and local laws. The incident also serves as a reminder for travelers to carefully review and comply with TSA regulations before packing their luggage for a flight.
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