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Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Virginia Man With Gun Arrested At Richmond International Airport

TSA Spots The Firearm During Routine Screening

A Richmond, Virginia, resident was arrested at Richmond International Airport Monday, Aug. 14 after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in the traveler’s carry-on bag.  

A TSA officer detected the .380 caliber handgun inside the man’s carry-on bag as it entered the security checkpoint X-ray machine. The handgun was loaded with six bullets.

TSA immediately contacted the Richmond Airport Police Department, which responded to the checkpoint, confiscated the firearm and arrested the man on state weapons charges.

As a reminder, weapons—including firearms, firearm parts and ammunition—are not permitted in carry-on bags. TSA’s website has details on how to properly travel with a firearm. Travelers who bring firearms to the checkpoint are subject to criminal charges from law enforcement and civil penalties from TSA of up to $12,000.

Passengers are responsible for the contents of bags they bring to the security checkpoint, and TSA’s advice to passengers is to look through bags thoroughly before coming to the airport to make sure there are no illegal or prohibited items.

Travelers should familiarize themselves with state and local firearm laws for each point of travel prior to departure.

(Image provided with TSA news release)

FMI: www.tsa.gov

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