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New Delhi, Jan 18: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the San Antonio International Airport in Texas has seized a bazooka-like weapon from a passenger’s luggage on Monday, according to the New York Post.
As per information, the weapon is allowed to be owned in Texas, but a thorough background investigation is required.
“Today TSA officers discovered this 84 mm calibre weapon in checked luggage. TSA has confirmed that the passenger declared the item in question to the airline at the check-in counter, but TSA was not informed. Out of an abundance of caution, TSA did not allow the item through baggage screening,” tweeted TSA Southwest.
UPDATE: @TSA has confirmed that the passenger declared the item in question to the airline at the check-in counter but TSA was not informed. Out of an abundance of caution, TSA did not allow the item through baggage screening. https://t.co/W7CFK5M7nR
— TSA_SouthWest (@Tsa_SouthWest) January 17, 2023
The firearm was placed in checked luggage, but it was not reported to the airline as all weapons must be.
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Meanwhile, TSA Southwest has warned all passengers carrying guns to check their guns with the airline to avoid possible penalties and legal trouble.
The TSA also included a graphic displaying statistics on the number of firearms found at airports in 2022.
Far too many weapons were discovered in carry-on bags in 2022! Shout out to our officers for their continuous efforts keeping the traveling public safe. Learn how to properly travel with firearms & ammunition here: https://t.co/W6ZXxQT1QC pic.twitter.com/BTbPbh1TBU
— TSA (@TSA) January 17, 2023
Notably, the data suggests that in 2022., a total of 6,452 firearms were detected in carry-on baggage at airports.
