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TSA finds 20 percent more firearms in carry-on bags

Transportation Security Administration agents discovered 2,653 firearms in carry-on bags at checkpoints last year.

Michael O'Connell@moconnellWFED

February 2, 2016 12:54 pm

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TSA agents in Phoenix found this live flashbang grenade in a carry-on bag. Travelers are prohibited to transport live, inert or novelty grenades either in checked or carry-on baggage.

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