Airport X-ray exposes dangerous weapon illegally concealed in passenger's carry-on
TSA officers at New York's Watertown International Airport found a spent M18 smoke grenade inside a traveler's carry-on bag — and the person had a strange excuse.
TL;DR
- TSA officers at Watertown International Airport found a spent M18 smoke grenade in a passenger's carry-on bag, hidden inside an aerosol container.
- The discovery was made when an X-ray machine operator noticed an unusual appearance of the item.
- The passenger claimed they had forgotten the smoke grenade was in their bag.
- An explosives expert confirmed the grenade was not live, but officials stressed that such items are prohibited.
- TSA officials remind travelers to check their bags and TSA.gov for prohibited items to avoid delays and disruptions.