TSA reveals unusual airport finds including gun in stroller and meth in crutches

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released its annual list of unusual items found at airports in 2024. Notable discoveries include a gun in a stroller, meth hidden in crutches, and an e-cigarette inside a toothpaste tube. The TSA noted a rise in firearms brought to airports, with 6,737 detected in 2023, the highest total ever. The agency has not yet provided figures for 2024. Travelers caught with prohibited items may face civil penalties up to $14,950 per violation. The TSA continues to monitor and report on these unusual finds.


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