The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is warning Washington travelers to be more aware of what they’re packing after agents found a record number of guns in luggage in 2024.
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TSA reports a decrease in guns seized at NYC area airports, with 42 guns detected in 2024 compared to 51 in 2023.
Despite the overall decrease, TSA officers intercepted a record-high number of guns at Newark Airport last year.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was charged with driving under the influence as he prepared to fly. David Paul Allsop was going through pre-flight checks when police entered the cockpit. A TSA agent contacted police after screening him, saying he smelled of alcohol and seemed intoxicated.
The volume of firearms intercepted at U.S. airports has surged 152% over the past decade. The TSA sees a connection to the rise of permitless carry laws.
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Don't bring a gun to the airport in a carry-on. TSA warns travelers to check their bags for guns on and other prohibited items before traveling.
TSA reveals huge total of guns intercepted at US airports last year – and 94% were loaded - A total of 6,678 firearms were found in the carry-on bags of passengers throughout the US in 2024
More than 6,600 firearms were detected at airport security checkpoints by the Transportation Security Administration in 2024, and about 94% were loaded with ammunition.
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