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2 Loaded Guns Found In Bags At Philadelphia International Airport
TSA officials said the two handguns found recently at the airport mark the 19th and 20th guns that TSA detected in a bags this year at PHL.
PHILADELPHIA — A man and woman were cited by Philadelphia Police after TSA agents at the Philadelphia International Airport found loaded guns in their bags.
TSA said the two handguns were found Sunday, Dec. 15 and Monday, Dec. 16.
On Sunday, a woman was caught with a .38 caliber handgun loaded with seven rounds.
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Then on Monday, a man was found with a 9mm handgun loaded with 14 rounds, and one in the chamber.
In each instance, TSA contacted the police, which came to the checkpoints, confiscated the guns and detained the individuals for questioning before citing them on weapons charges.
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These two incidents mark the 19th and 20th guns that TSA officers have detected in a carry-on bag at the airport so far this year.
TSA has detailed information on traveling with firearms on its website here.
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