The building has been closed since Sept. 20, after elevated lead levels were found during a Sept. 6 lead monitoring test.
As of Monday, the number is sitting at 36 guns with two months still left in the year. BWI ended 2022 with 35 guns confiscated.MARYLAND, USA — Transportation Security Administration at BWI Airport report they have surpassed last year’s record for the number of loaded guns confiscated.
As of Monday, the number is sitting at 36 guns with two months still left in the year. BWI ended 2022 with 35 guns confiscated. here in Baltimore is good at what they do and they are remaining vigilant in helping to ensure that no illegal or prohibited items are carried onto a flight. There is absolutely no excuse for bringing a gun to our checkpoints because you certainly can’t carry it onto your flight.” said Grant Goodlett, TSA’s Deputy Federal Security Director for Maryland.
The law says passengers are allowed to travel with firearms, as long as they are in a checked bag, unloaded, and packed in a locked case. The case should then be taken to the check-in counter and declared. To learn more about how to properly travel with a firearm, If a passenger does not abide by these laws, a civil penalty can be issued by TSA agents. The penalty can get pretty expensive, costing upwards of thousands of dollars. This applies to everyone, including those with a"carry conceal" permit, because the permit does not allow firearms to be brought onto planes.
Last year, 6,542 guns were confiscated in airports nationwide. In March of 2023, comedian Mike Epps had his gun seized at the Indianapolis Airport following the kickstart of his comedy tour. A couple of weeks later, rapper Latto, was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to LAX before boarding a private plane. Then in May, actor Lil Meech, was arrested at the Fort-Lauderdale airport for the same thing.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
TSA seizes a record number of guns at BWI this yearThe agency said the number of guns seized at airport checkpoints nationwide will likely exceed the record set last year.
Lire la suite »
TSA confiscated a huge number of dangerous items at airports this summerForgetting the gun in your bag and then trying to get on the plane is costly. the TSA warns.
Lire la suite »
Indian inflation seen easing to 5.50% in Sept on softening food price rises- Reuters pollIndian inflation seen easing to 5.50% in Sept on softening food price rises- Reuters poll
Lire la suite »
Brazil's consumer prices forecast to have risen faster in Sept - Reuters pollBrazil's consumer prices forecast to have risen faster in Sept - Reuters poll
Lire la suite »
MPD: 2nd suspect charged in Sept. 10 shooting death of Montgomery teenMontgomery 19-year-old, Perez Sturdivant, is now the second suspect charged in the Sept. 10 shooting death of a Montgomery teen.
Lire la suite »