Crime & Safety
Sword Cane, Brass Knuckles Seized At Newark, LaGuardia Airports: 4th of July Weekend
See photos of deadly weapons seized at NJ and NY airports over the 4th of July weekend.
If you’re looking to bring a deadly object on an airplane, it’s helpful to know the rules.
TSA officials reported that security staff seized several potentially lethal weapons at New Jersey and New York airports over the July 4th holiday weekend.
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The list of seizures last weekend included swords, brass knuckles and knives, authorities stated.
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Pocket knives like this that @TSA caught at a LaGuardia checkpoint on Saturday are a common mistake travelers make. pic.twitter.com/olcS03dJn3
— TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) July 5, 2016
ia on Sunday, caught by @TSA. Is there a sword in your cane? pic.twitter.com/yfN7bf5ACP
— TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) July 5, 2016
Box containing 3 new swords brought to a @TSA checkpoint at Newark on Saturday. No swords allowed past checkpoints. pic.twitter.com/v3SH1F41tc
— TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) July 5, 2016
Brass knuckles caught in carry-on bag by @TSA at LaGuardia on Sat. They are illegal in NYC. Don't make this mistake. pic.twitter.com/Ko3SakrYyw
— TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) July 5, 2016
Learn more about prohibited items on airplanes via the below TSA video.
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