After Sept. 11, 2001, it’s still amazing to find how common it is for people to bring guns to airports.
On occasion, ticklethewire.com likes to check in to see just how many folks still bring guns.
According to the Transportation Security Administration, 30 loaded guns and two unloaded ones were discovered at airport checkpoints during the week of May 11 to May 17.
A TSA blog also noted that there were seven incidents in a week in which drugs were found on passengers using imaging technology.
“We’re not looking for drugs, but finding these nonmetallic items in areas where explosives could also be hidden is a testament that the technology works,” the TSA blog said. “In addition to these discoveries, there was also a passenger at Anchorage who attempted to sneak in a tube of toothpaste by placing it in her groin area. This was an attempt to get it through after we had already caught it in her bag earlier. If you’re not familiar with why toothpaste is prohibited, you can read about our liquid policies here.”
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