2 More Guns Seized At Newark Airport; Worker Had Loaded Weapon: TSA

NEWARK, NJ — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers recently seized two guns at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities announced Monday.

TSA checkpoint officers arrested a woman who works at a retail shop in the airport on Aug. 18 after she was stopped with a loaded 9mm gun in her bag at a security checkpoint on her way to work. The woman – a Newark resident – was charged with a weapons-related offense.

In addition, her airport identification was confiscated, TSA authorities noted.

“Without the proper airport ID credentials, she can no longer work at the airport,” authorities said.

A week later on Aug. 25, TSA screeners operating an x-ray machine at a checkpoint found a loaded .380 caliber gun in a Fort Lee resident’s duffle bag. That man was not arrested, a TSA spokesperson told Patch.

The incidents were the 13th and 14th firearm seizures at Newark Airport so far in 2023. See Related: Here's How Many Guns Are Seized At Newark Airport Every Year

TSA officials said the agency has several resources available to help determine whether an item is permitted in carry-on or checked baggage. Travelers can use the “Can I Bring?” feature on the TSA website, or on the free downloadable myTSA app to learn more.

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