TSA Week in Review: Wax-on, Wax-off, Razors Found Hidden in Shoe Wax!
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TSA Week in Review: Wax-on, Wax-off, Razors Found Hidden in Shoe Wax!
10/10/2019 10:15 am ET
Between September 23 and October 6, TSA screened 32 million passengers and found 206 firearms in carry-on bags. Of the 206 firearms discovered, 176 were loaded and 60 had a round chambered.
We found 391 firearms in September, 34 more firearms in September this year compared to 2018.
Want to know how many firearms we found last year? Check out our 2018 Year in Review blog post.
And don’t forget to check out our top 10 most unusual finds video for 2018.
Jay Wagner
The Transportation Security Administration was created to strengthen the security of the nation's transportation systems and ensure the freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA uses a risk-based strategy and works closely with transportation, law enforcement and intelligence communities to set the standard for excellence in transportation security.
For more information about TSA, please visit our website at tsa.gov.
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