5 Crazy Thing People Tried to Smuggle on Airplanes

They were all caught by the TSA

 

This should spark some conversation... It’s a mobility device. It’s a self-defense weapon. It’s not allowed in your carry-on property because it delivers 1,000,000 volts! Shocking, we know... This was discovered recently in a traveler's carry-on property at the Kahului airport (OGG).

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OK, I’ve been thoroughly entertained by many of your comments here on the TSA Instagram feed. Let’s see what you’ve got. #CaptionThis - It was discovered in a carry-on bag at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Knives of any size are not allowed in carry-on bags. Please pack them in your checked bags.

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While firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags, you can pack them in your checked baggage, as long as you meet the packing guidelines: bit.ly/travelingwithfirearms. This firearm was discovered recently in a carry-on bag at Midland (MAF). #TSATravelTips

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While firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags, you can pack them in your checked baggage, as long as you meet the packing guidelines: bit.ly/travelingwithfirearms. This firearm was discovered recently in a carry-on bag at Midland (MAF). #TSATravelTips

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This super spooky Grim Reaper knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Honolulu (HNL). It really knocks ‘em dead. All knives are not allowed in carry-on bags. Please pack them in your checked baggage.

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Airport Bathroom for Dogs

The 75-square-foot space includes fake grass and a hydrant, two deodorizers, a handwashing station and complimentary baggies. Maintenance workers clean the restroom twice a day.

Airport spokeswoman Katie Jones could not break out the cost of the facility, opened in April between the men's, women's and family bathrooms. But she said it's been well received and national news outlets have taken notice. Colm Marmion, airport customer service coordinator overseeing accessibility issues, suggested the idea, she said.

"I've received calls from NPR, Reddit, Huffington Post," she said. "A national game show made it a question. We've really gotten a lot of attention and it's been very positive."