Press Releases

November 9, 2020 | Local Press Release
NEW YORK—Transportation Security Administration officers spotted a suspicious device in a carry-on bag at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, Nov. 8, as the baggage was being screened at the security checkpoint. The carry-on bag contained two torch-style…
November 9, 2020 | Local Press Release
WASHINGTON –  If you’re planning to fly for the Thanksgiving holiday, here are some steps that you can take now, well ahead of Thanksgiving, to help ensure that you won’t be a turkey when you get to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA…
November 6, 2020 | Local Press Release
WARWICK, R.I. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new pieces of high-tech checkpoint screening equipment at T.F. Green International Airport. The new equipment screens passenger carry-on baggage and other items and…
November 6, 2020 | Local Press Release
NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a loaded .38 caliber handgun and a magazine with 8 bullets onto an airplane at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) Thursday. At approximately 11:30 a.m.,…
November 6, 2020 | Local Press Release
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa —  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Eastern Iowa Airport has just installed and is using new technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight…
November 6, 2020 | Local Press Release
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a .380 caliber handgun loaded with seven bullets, including one in the chamber, at the security checkpoint at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 5.…
November 6, 2020 | Local Press Release
PHILADELPHIA – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a .25 caliber handgun loaded with seven bullets at a security checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 5. It marked the 22nd gun that TSA…
November 5, 2020 | Local Press Release
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Burlington International Airport are now using new technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification (ID) and confirms their flight information in near…
November 3, 2020 | Local Press Release
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) have detected two loaded firearms in the past week during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the security…
November 2, 2020 | Local Press Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.– Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a loaded 9mm handgun and a magazine with 10 bullets onto an airplane at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) Sunday. At approximately 5:30…
November 2, 2020 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught the 17th gun of the year at a Richmond International Airport security checkpoint on Sunday, Nov. 1, which exceeds the number of guns detected in 2019 with two months…
November 2, 2020 | Local Press Release
Passengers:  remember to unpack before you repack for a flight! Many travelers have driven instead of flying to locations in recent months and they may have their gun or other prohibited items in their suitcase, purse, backpack or computer bag…
October 30, 2020 | Local Press Release
Passengers:  remember to unpack before you repack for a flight! Many travelers have driven instead of flying to locations in recent months and they may have their gun or other prohibited items in their suitcase, purse, backpack or computer bag…
October 30, 2020 | Local Press Release
PHILADELPHIA – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught a contract employee at Philadelphia International Airport with a loaded handgun as the man entered a secure door leading to the tarmac in Terminal E, on Friday, October 30…
October 29, 2020 | Local Press Release
DES MOINES, Iowa —  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Des Moines International Airport is now using new technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight information in…
October 29, 2020 | Local Press Release
MIAMI –  If you’re planning to fly out for some Halloween tricks and treats, here are a few tips from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to keep you from getting spooked by any ghoulish questions. Tip 1: Wear your Halloween-…
October 29, 2020 | Local Press Release
HOUSTON, TX –  If you’re planning to fly on or before Halloween, here are a boo tips (oops, I meant few tips) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to help address frequently asked questions that will help get you in the spirit…
October 29, 2020 | Local Press Release
LEXINGTON, Ky. —  A new state-of-the-art computed tomography checkpoint scanner (CT) that provides 3-D imaging has been installed and is in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Blue Grass Airport (LEX). The new…
October 29, 2020 | Local Press Release
HARTFORD, Conn. –  If you’re planning to fly on or before Halloween, here are a few tips from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to help address frequently asked questions that will help get you in the spirit without getting…
October 29, 2020 | Local Press Release
DALLAS, TX –  If you’re planning to fly on or before Halloween, here are a boo tips (oops, I meant few tips) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to help address frequently asked questions that will help get you in the spirit…
October 29, 2020 | Local Press Release
MILWAUKEE – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a woman from carrying a loaded .22 caliber handgun and a magazine with nine bullets onto an airplane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Wednesday. At…
October 28, 2020 | Local Press Release
WASHINGTON –  If you’re planning to fly on or before Halloween, here are a boo tips (oops, I meant few tips) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to help address frequently asked questions that will help get you in the spirit…
October 28, 2020 | Local Press Release
DETROIT – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a .40 caliber handgun and a magazine loaded with 13 bullets onto an airplane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) Tuesday. At approximately 7:30 a.m., a…
October 28, 2020 | Local Press Release
BOSTON –  If you’re planning to fly on or before Halloween, here are a few tips from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to help address frequently asked questions that will help get you in the spirit without getting caught up in a…
October 27, 2020 | Local Press Release
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught an Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, man with a 9mm handgun loaded with two bullets at the Pittsburgh International Airport security checkpoint yesterday, Monday, Oct. 26.…