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LAX tsa stunned. Woman had almost 90 forbidden items in her carryon
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/tsa-officers-stunned-extremely-concerning-19995398.phpTSA officers stunned by 'extremely concerning' discovery in woman's carry-on at LAX
Transportation Security Administration officer flagged the woman's bag during a routine X-ray screening at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday after noticing what appeared to be several prohibited items, officials said in a statement.
The officer opened the bag in front of the passenger and was shocked to see what was inside: 82 fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and a canister of pepper spray — none of which are allowed in carry-on luggage.
Although TSA officers are used to sometimes seeing bizarre items inside passenger luggage, officials in a news release said this discovery surprised even the most-tenured officer.
"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 statement. "Let this incident serve as a reminder to all travelers to double-check the contents of your bag prior to coming to the airport."
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The TSA officer contacted Los Angeles World Airports police, who came to the Terminal 4 security checkpoint and interviewed the passenger. The airport police bomb squad also responded and confiscated the explosives.
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