A passenger arrived with a disturbing ‘present’ at Los Angeles International Airport last week, leaving Transportation Security Administration officials (TSA) stunned.
The Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday that a TSA officer flagged a woman’s bag during an X-ray screening on December 15 at roughly 10 p.m. and discovered almost 90 prohibited items.
The TSA said her bag contained 82 fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms, and a canister of pepper spray. When the bag was opened with the passenger present, the officer was shocked at what he saw.
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After making the discovery, the official contacted Los Angeles World Airport police. They arrived at the Terminal 4 security checkpoint and interviewed the passenger.
The airport police bomb squad later confiscated the explosives.
LAX TSA Federal Security Director Jason Pantages said in a statement that the sheer number of potentially dangerous items was “extremely concerning.” He also called on other passengers to follow TSA advice and double-check their bags’ contents before entering the airport.
“The sheer number of prohibited items discovered in a single carry-on bag is extremely concerning,” Pantages said. “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.
“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.”
It is unknown whether the woman has been charged with any crime.
The TSA notes fireworks are strictly prohibited on board an aircraft in carry-on or checked luggage. Knives and replica firearms are only allowed in checked baggage.
One 4-ounce container of pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage if it has a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. Self-defense sprays containing more than 2 percent mass of tear gas are forbidden in checked luggage.
The agency also notes some airlines do not allow pepper spray.
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