By Allan Lengel
ticklethewire.com
WASHINGTON — As part of an occasional snapshot of what’s happening at U.S. airports, here’s the latest:
Authorities found 17 firearms at airport checkpoints the week of Oct 4 to Oct. 10, according to the Transportation Security Administration, which runs the checkpoints.
Additionally, seven passengers during that week were arrested for suspicious behavior or fraudulent travel documents, TSA said.
The 17 figure is on the lower end. For instance, last Dec. 21-27, authorities found 37 firearms at airport checkpoints.
