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TSA: Pennsylvania man arrested at JFK Airport with loaded revolver in carry-on bag
A Pennsylvania man claims he unknowingly had a loaded revolver in his backpack that was stopped by TSA Brokers at JFK Airport. Credit score: TSA.
NEW YORK – A Pennsylvania man was arrested Thursday at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York Metropolis after TSA Brokers discovered a loaded revolver inside his carry-on bag.
The Montgomery County native entered a safety checkpoint when an X-ray machine issued an alert on his backpack, based on officers.
Upon additional inspection of the backpack, TSA brokers discovered a loaded .38 caliber revolver which was then confiscated by officers from the Port Authority.
Officers stated the person, an Evansburg resident, claimed he did not know the gun was inside his backpack. He was arrested on weapons expenses and faces a fantastic that would attain $15k.
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“Weapons should not permitted by any airport checkpoint,” TSA Federal Safety Director for JFK Airport John Essig stated. “Touring with a loaded gun that you simply don’t even know you’re carrying is a public security concern, contemplating that the bag could possibly be misplaced or the firearm might by chance be discharged throughout a bag search.”
That is the second firearm present in checked baggage this yr at JFK Airport, based on the company. Final yr, TSA brokers prevented seven loaded firearms from passing by safety checkpoints at JFK Airport.
Passengers are reminded that touring with a firearm is feasible if the gun is unloaded and packed in a hard-sided locked case, and declared on the check-in counter. For particulars on correctly journey with a firearm, go to the TSA’s web site.
Firearm possession legal guidelines range by state and locality and gun house owners have an obligation to make sure they don’t seem to be violating any native firearm legal guidelines. Contacting the respective airline might reveal any further necessities for touring with firearms and ammunition.