In 2024, many Americans are flying across the United States.
While travelers often consider Transportation Security Administration (TSA) restrictions when packing their luggage, some may forget or even try to sneak through the airport security process.
The Transportation Security Administration shared a video and press release showcasing some of the “best catches” confiscated last year.
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A TSA spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the content “is a good illustration of the types of prohibited items.”
“They also represent the types of items that cause delays at checkpoints,” the spokesman said.
The Transportation Security Administration has announced its “top findings” of prohibited items seized by agents in 2024. (iStock)
A Mississippi man was arrested at Newark International Airport after he tried to fly with a disassembled 9mm gun hidden in a Lego box, according to TSA officials.
The gun rack was found at the bottom of the boot, under a stuffed sock in an attempt to hide it.
“The gun’s slide, spring and magazine containing 12 bullets were found among the plastic parts of the Black Panther Lego set,” the release said.
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In North Carolina, workers at Asheville Regional Airport discovered marijuana concealed inside a peanut butter container, the TSA announced on Instagram on March 1.
In February, a passenger tried to hide a vape pen inside a tube of toothpaste at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
The TSA shared the findings on its Instagram page, writing in the post’s caption: “9 out of 10 dentists don’t recommend it.”
“It seems like they want to add a bit of mint coolness to the travel experience. What do we think? Trying to hide items is a sure way to get yourself into trouble,” the post reads.
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In November, a passenger flying out of Houston’s William B. Hobby International Airport hid a gun in the back pocket of his stroller.
“Houston Airport, we definitely have a problem…” the Transportation Security Administration wrote on Instagram.
In April 2024, a man flying out of Miami tried to sneak a live snake down his pants as he approached a security checkpoint. (US Transportation Security Administration)
In late April, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Miami International Airport witnessed a bizarre incident when a man attempted to sneak a live snake through security with a live snake hidden in his pants.
“Traffic security officers at airport checkpoints are very good at intercepting [prohibited items] Access to secure areas of airports and passenger cabins of commercial aircraft is prohibited,” a TSA spokesman said.
TSA Tips for Passing Security Checkpoints
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Firearms may not be carried on person
Firearms must be carried in checked luggage and “properly packed and declared to the airline upon check-in, which means unloading the firearm and placing it in a locked, hard-sided case.”
Leave all prohibited items at home
Travelers can check the “What Can I Bring?” link on the TSA website if they’re unsure.
Captures range from live snakes to disassembled guns in Lego boxes. (iStock)
Prepare for security checkpoints
Flyers should Carry a valid ID and remove electronic devices such as cell phones from your pockets and place them in the trash.
Passengers should follow the “3-1-1 rule, each item must not exceed 3.4 ounces and items should be placed in quart-sized bags, one bag per passenger.”
Passengers can also participate in TSA PreCheck, a program that expedites the screening of eligible travelers at participating airports.
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“can help”
Passengers can receive immediate assistance by contacting TSA social media accounts or calling the TSA Contact Center at 866-289-9673.
