Some folks are taking “carry-on” a little too seriously. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has dropped a list of the wildest prohibited items people have tried to sneak through airports in 2024.
10. Marijuana in peanut butter jar – Asheville Regional Airport
This smooth criminal in North Carolina tried to get away with hiding their bag of marijuana in a hollowed out jar of Jif. Looks like TSA doesn’t have a creamy or crunchy preference.
9. Knife shoved inside shoe – Williamsburg International Airport
TSA and this passenger got off on the wrong foot in Virginia after they stuffed a knife in their shoe before going through PreCheck and claimed they didn’t know it was there.
8. Gun in ruby red combat boot, stuck in LEGO box – Newark Liberty International Airport
Gun parts were found stuffed in a red combat boot and stored in a Marvel Avengers LEGO set in their carry-on bag. TSA in New Jersey pieced it together in no time.
7. Knife inside laptop – Seattle Tacoma International Airport
TSA found a knife inside the shell of a laptop that they claimed they didn’t know was there. This may not be what folks meant by “cutting-edge” tech.
6. Vape pen stuffed inside travel sized toothpaste – Chicago Midway International Airport
Someone should’ve brushed up on the rules before trying to sneak their vape into the airport in a travel-sized toothpaste. Though vapes are allowed in carry-on bags, this discreet packaging was definitely a head-scratcher.
5. Gun wrapped in tinfoil inside teapot with shot glasses – Portland International Airport
This passenger was brewing up trouble when they decided to bring their tinfoil-wrapped gun parts and ammunition inside a teapot to the airport.
4. Meth hidden inside crutches – Portsmouth International Airport
During an X-ray screening in New Hampshire, a mass was discovered in a crutch and methamphetamine was discovered wrapped in electrical tape. Good thing TSA doesn’t need an X-Ray to spot a bad decision.
3. Live snakes inside pants – Miami International Airport
Check out this unofficial deleted scene from “Snakes on a Plane”! Someone was caught hiding two live snakes in their pants.
2. Replica IED walkie talkie – El Paso International Airport
This traveler in Texas was testing, testing the TSA’s patience. A replica improvised explosive device (IED) was discovered in the passenger’s carry-on bag.
1. Gun in baby stroller – William P. Hobby Airport
A gun was found in the seat pocket of a stroller at this Houston airport and, oh baby, local law enforcement did not let it stroll by.
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