In 2024, many Americans will fly across the continent.
Travelers tend to consider Transportation Security Administration (TSA) restrictions when packing their luggage, but some may forget or try to sneak through the airport screening process.
TSA shared a video and press release highlighting some of the “best catches” seized last year.
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A TSA spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the contents are “a good indication of the types of prohibited items.”
“These also represent the types of items that cause checkpoint delays,” the spokesperson said.
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has released a list of the top prohibited items the agency has discovered in 2024. (St. Petersburg)
A Mississippi man was arrested by police at Newark International Airport after he tried to fly with a disassembled 9mm firearm hidden in a Lego box, TSA officials said.
The gun frame was found in the bottom of a boot under a stuffed sock that had been used to hide it.
“The gun’s slide, spring, and magazine loaded with 12 bullets were found mixed in plastic debris from a Black Panther Lego set,” the release states.
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In North Carolina, employees at Asheville Regional Airport discovered marijuana hidden inside peanut butter containers, the TSA announced on Instagram on March 1.
And in February, a passenger at Chicago Midway International Airport tried to hide a vape pen inside a tube of toothpaste.
TSA shared the findings on its Instagram page, captioning the post, “9 out of 10 dentists do not recommend.”
“Looks like they wanted to add a little minty coolness to the travel experience. What do we think? Trying to hide items is a surefire way to end up in a pasty situation,” the post reads. are.
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In November, a passenger departing from Houston’s William B. Hobby International Airport was found with a concealed gun in the back pocket of his stroller.
“Houston Airport is definitely in trouble…” TSA posted on Instagram.
In April 2024, a man flying from Miami tried to sneak a live snake into his pants as he approached a security checkpoint. (TSA)
In late April, TSA officers at Miami International Airport witnessed a bizarre incident in which a man tried to sneak past a security guard with a live snake hidden in his pants.
“Transportation security personnel at airport checkpoints are very good at preventing (prohibited items) from entering the secure side of airports and the cabins of commercial aircraft,” a TSA spokesperson said.
TSA tips for getting through security checkpoints
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No firearms allowed
Firearms must be placed in checked baggage, “properly packed and declared to the airline at check-in. This means unloading the bag and placing it in a locked hard case.”
Leave all prohibited items at home
Passengers can check what they can bring with them. If you are unsure, please refer to the link on the TSA website.
Prey ranges from live snakes to disassembled guns in Lego boxes. (St. Petersburg)
Prepare for the security checkpoint
Flyers must carry a valid ID card and have electronic devices readily available, such as phones that they take out of their pockets and place in the trash.
Travelers “must follow the 3-1-1 rule where each item weighs no more than 3.4 ounces, and items must be placed in 1-quart-sized bags, one bag per passenger. ”
Passengers can also sign up for TSA PreCheck, which expedites screening of eligible flyers at participating airports.
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“Help is available”
Travelers can receive live assistance by contacting their TSA social media accounts or by calling the TSA Contact Center at 866-289-9673.
