TSA Officers Find More Than 90 Forbidden Items In Woman's Carry-On Bag

We’re not sure if this is a case of genuine stupidity or brazen boldness.

It will have to be judged in the court of public opinion.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers found more than 90 forbidden items in one bag at Los Angeles International Airport recently. Let us repeat, that was just one person’s luggage. Agents said it was just a routine inspection. The female passenger was detained and her bag was flagged. The woman was flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

TSA found 82 fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and a canister of pepper spray—none of which are allowed in carry-on luggage.

“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.”

The airport police bomb squad also responded and confiscated the explosives. The TSA has a whole list of prohibited items on its mobile app.

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