The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel come across many intriguing items in their line of work, in no particular order, here are some things the TSA discovered whilst working at various airports.
#1
#1
"Make no bones about it, no knives are allowed to be packed in carry-on bags. I’d make a joke about it, but there’s nothing “humerus” about trying to take prohibited items on the plane. They must all be packed in checked bags. This knife was found in a carry-on bag at Baltimore (BWI)."
#2
"This “monster” holding an inert grenade was discovered in a carry-on bag at the #EagleCounty (#EGE) Regional Airport in #Colorado. While this is a humorous novelty item, TSA officers don’t know items such as these are inert until explosives detection professionals, along with law enforcement, remove the item from the X-ray tunnel and resolve the alarm. This most likely will cause a closure of our checkpoint and lead to missed and delayed flights. Grenades, inert or otherwise, are prohibited from both carry-on and checked bags."-TSA
#3
"Talk about deadheading... This crusty ol' chap is actually a prop from the #TexasChainsawMassacre movie. He was brought through a checkpoint at the Atlanta (#ATL) International Airport, where as you can see, he was screened and sent on his jolly way. #TSAOnTheJob" -TSA
#4
"This Boston Logan (BOS) TSA officer found himself in a pinch and needed to remove this giant lobster from its container to resolve a checked baggage alarm. This is proof that lobsters are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. As you can imagine, they’re a popular item at New England airports. Just check with your airline first for packing guidelines. Oh, in case you were wondering, butter and cheddar biscuits are permitted as well."- TSA #Boston Logan International Airport
#5
"...this bottle opener looked a bit fishy, so our officer took a closer look and discovered this knife. We know... you’d probably have a tough time skinning an actual fish with this knife, but all knives are prohibited, no matter how small." -TSA
#6
"May 2014 - This mallet was discovered in a traveler’s carry-on property at the Burlington International Airport (BTV). Items such as sledgehammers and mallets are considered bludgeons and are prohibited from being packed in carry-on bags. Checked baggage is fine."-TSA
#7
"People go to great lengths to get soft skin, but a face tenderizer might be a bit radical. Unless the look you’re going for is raw meat. Please pack all face tenderizers in your checked bags." -TSA This was discovered in a carry-on bag at Buffalo (BUF)
#8
"A replica rifle umbrella slung over your shoulder wouldn’t cause any concern at the airport, would it? Replica firearms are not allowed in your carry-on property. This was discovered in a traveler’s carry-on property at Las Vegas (LAS)."-TSA
#9
"What exactly do you get the TSA Instagram guy for Christmas? A hand grenade coffee cup, of course!...I know I should never travel with it, because anything that even slightly resembles a grenade is prohibited all together from carry-on and checked bags."-TSA
#10
"Discovered in a carry-on bag at the #Chicago #Illinois Midway (MDW) International Airport. See more pictures of prohibited items discovered this week at blog.tsa.gov"-TSA
#11
"Most travelers stuff socks in their shoes. This Milwaukee (MKE) traveler chose inert grenades. Items such as these can lead to evacuations and delays while explosives professionals try to figure out what they are. Please don’t pack grenades."-TSA #MKE - General Mitchell International Airport
#12
"This inert artillery round was discovered in a checked bag last week at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Three flights were delayed for more than two hours while explosives specialists determined whether the round was live or not."-TSA
#13
"...While there was nothing hidden inside the replica .50 caliber bullet, there was a sword concealed within the cane. Both swords and replica bullets are not allowed in carry-on bags or on your person. They may be packed in checked luggage. Concealed swords such as this one can lead to fines and arrest. This was discovered with a traveler’s carry-on items at Chattanooga (CHA)."-TSA
#14
"I’m guessing you pull the pin to get it to walk? Inert grenades, real grenades or anything resembling a grenade is prohibited altogether from being brought on a plane. This grenade creature was discovered in a carry-on bag at Albuquerque (ABQ). We don’t know grenades are inert until our explosives professionals take a closer look, and that takes time and slows down the line. It can even lead to a complete shutdown and evacuation. Real, inert, or anything resembling a grenade is prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage."-TSA #Albuquerque International Sunport
#15
"Just as Batman had to lecture Boy Wonder about fastening his bat-belt, we find ourselves once again reminding readers that Batarangs are not allowed in carry-on bags. These were discovered in a carry-on bag at the Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). #BOOM #CLASH #KABAM" - TSA
#16
"I’m guessing you could call this a smoke grenade? Whatever you call it, real, inert, or anything resembling a grenade is prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage. This was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)." -TSA
#17
"This gives “protection” a whole new meaning. However, fines stink, and concealed items such as this knife in a deodorant container can lead to a fine and even an arrest. Don’t sweat it; just pack your knife in your checked bag. Also, stick deodorant (without a knife) is permitted in carry-on bags in any amount. It’s the liquid, gel and aerosol deodorant that must adhere to our liquid rules. This was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Bradley International Airport."-TSA
#18
"This live smoke grenade was discovered in a carry-on bag last week at the Tulsa International Airport (TUL). Smoke grenades, along with all other types of grenades, are prohibited from being transported in both carry-on and checked baggage."-TSA
#19
"This inert 60mm mortar round was discovered at the Washington Dulles (IAD) airport earlier this month. See more prohibited items in this week’s “TSA Week in Review” blog post at blog.tsa.gov" -TSA
#20
"This gives “photo shoot” an entirely different meaning. The camera was fine as a carry-on, but due to its similarity to a firearm, the handle/grip/trigger mechanism needed to be placed in a checked bag. This was discovered in a carry-on bag at LaGuardia (LGA)."-TSA
#21
If you tease your hair with this comb, you might get stabbed. This comb knife (complete with strands of hair) was discovered in a carry-on bag at the San José International Airport (SJC). Concealed weapons can lead to arrest and fines.
#22
"Packing list: Socks. ✅ Toothbrush. ✅ Curling Iron. ✅ Post-apocalyptic bullet-adorned gas mask. ❌ While gas masks are allowed in carry-on bags, replica bullets are not. This was discovered in a carry-on bag at Miami (MIA). Maybe he was catching a one way flight to #FuryRoad?"-TSA #Miami International Airport MIA International Departures
#23
"It’s a bad idea to pack anything in your carry-on bag that looks like a firearm and ammo as it will slow things down for you and the travelers in line behind you. These shoes and bullet wrist bands were discovered in a carry-on bag recently at the Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI). While replicas are prohibited in carry-on bags, these shoes could have been packed in checked baggage."-TSA
#24
"In April of 2013, our officers discovered human skull fragments in clay pots at the #FortLauderdale International Airport (#FLL)! The fragments weren’t a security threat, but they slowed down the screening process because the screening area became a crime scene! The passengers had just purchased the clay pots and had no idea skull fragments were inside."-TSA
#25
"This inert rocket propelled grenade (RPG) was discovered last week in a carry-on bag at the Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU). If an item looks like a real bomb, grenade, mine, etc., it is prohibited. When these items are found at a checkpoint or in checked baggage, they can cause significant delays because the explosives detection professionals must respond to resolve the alarm. Even if they are novelty items, you are prohibited from bringing them on board the aircraft."-TSA
#26
"#TSATravelTips One of our followers sent us a picture of their pizza getting ready to go through the X-ray at Philadelphia (PHL). So in case you were wondering, pie can fly. Or you can just take it to your gate area and #nom on it. Thanks to @abbeymatre for sharing this with us!"
Sources:
https://www.instagram.com/tsa/
https://youtu.be/z6Rx8Tn05S8
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