Co można znaleźć w bagażu podręcznym? Nie uwierzycie… (GALERIA)

W tej pracy nie ma miejsca na pomyłki. Funkcjonariusze TSA muszą mieć oczy dookoła głowy, żeby niczego nie przeoczyć. Choć i oni bywają zaskoczeni pomysłowością pasażerów.

Pracownicy Transportation Security Administration (Administracji ds. Bezpieczeństwa Transportu) dzielą się efektami swojej pracy na Instagramie.

W bagażu podręcznym ostatnio trafili na dość ciężki przypadek:

 

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Knives can take a variety of shapes and forms depending on their intended function. T-handled knives (also known as fist knives or push daggers) are designed to be grasped in the hand so that the blade protrudes from the front of one’s fist. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our officers at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) recently discovered this T-handled knife in a carry-on bag at a security checkpoint. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ No matter the size, shape or intended use, knives are prohibited from being packed in your carry-on luggage. If you do have a knife that you’d like to bring along on your next trip, make sure you place it in your checked luggage. Otherwise, leave it behind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #travel #traveling #airport #traveltips #aviationlife #frequentflyer #sanantonio #texas

Post udostępniony przez TSA (@tsa) Kwi 30, 2019 o 11:19 PDT

Niektórzy pasażerowie przewożą… nawóz. Znalezisko z portu lotniczego Juneau na Alasce:

 

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Mondays can really stink. After a weekend of relaxation, the first day back at work can be hard to deal with. Here’s a nugget of wisdom to help get you through the day: “Monday is the day where the slate from the previous week is wiped clean; It is a day of new beginnings.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our team at Juneau International Airport (JNU) recently dealt with “nuggets” of a different variety when examining a passenger’s carry-on bag. Upon inspection, a large organic mass turned out to be a bag of moose nuggets (or feces, droppings, excrements, etc.) that the passenger was taking home from their Alaskan adventure. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While TSA has no policies that would prevent you from traveling with a bag of animal poo, we would strongly suggest that you check with your airline on their policies. Several carriers do have rules in place to avoid smelly situations aboard their planes. Besides, having to leave your souvenirs behind would really stink. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #travel #traveling #traveltips #aviationlife #Juneau #Alaska #OnlyInAlaska

Post udostępniony przez TSA (@tsa) Kwi 22, 2019 o 8:25 PDT

Ta brzytwa znalazła się w bagażu podręcznym na lotnisku w Lehigh Valley:

 

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A „close shave” is defined as a circumstance in which you come very close to a dangerous situation. This old-school straight razor, discovered in a carry-on bag at Lehigh Valley International Airport, could place the owner in danger of missing a shave. If you plan to pack a razor in your carry-on luggage, please make sure it’s of the disposable, cartridge or electric variety. Straight razors or safety razors must be packed in checked luggage. #travel #traveling #traveltips #shaving #grooming #beauty #aviationlife

Post udostępniony przez TSA (@tsa) Kwi 16, 2019 o 3:30 PDT

Węgorze na lotnisku w Miami? Proszę bardzo. Przemyt się nie udał:

 

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It’s #TBT time, and we thought we’d give a shout out to our good friends at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (@USFWS). If you love wildlife, you’ll love their account! … The following pictures are from when officers discovered smuggled wildlife in luggage. When we find animals being smuggled, we contact the USFWS who respond to the scene. … Eels!!! The eels were discovered in 2012 in a checked bag at the Miami International Airport (MIA). Among many other things, the traveler was attempting to transport 163 marine tropical fish and 22 invertebrates to Maracaibo. The passenger surrendered the items to the USFWS. One could say this was a really good catch. ? … Snake In a hard drive! Discovered earlier this year, a traveler on her way from MIA to Barbados attempted to smuggle a snakelet inside of an external hard drive. The USFWS responded and took possession of the snake and cited the traveler. Both the traveler and the snake missed their flight. As we said in our original post, this python had not gone full monty. It was wearing a nylon stocking. … Bottled Seahorses. There’s nothing funny about dead seahorses. In 2012, an oversized bottle of liquor was detected in a carry-on bag at Detroit (DTW). Not only was the large bottle of liquor prohibited, but so were the five dead endangered seahorses inside the bottle. … Smuggling is not for the birds! Two birds were discovered during a pat-down in 2011 at LAX. They were wrapped in socks and taped to the leg and chest of a woman who was traveling to China. The USFWS responded and arrested the woman on suspicion of smuggling and exporting an endangered species out of the United States. … Snakes almost on a plane! In August 2011 at MIA, seven small snakes stuffed in nylon stockings were discovered in a traveler’s pants after being screened in a body scanner. In addition to the snakes, he also had three small turtles [Insert inappropriate jokes here]. The USFWS officers arrived on the scene and took custody of the reptiles. The passenger was arrested and charged with violating the Lacey Act. … #TSA #USFWS #SnakesAlmostOnAPlane ? ? ✈️ @usinterior

Post udostępniony przez TSA (@tsa) Paź 11, 2018 o 2:01 PDT

Albo 76 pistoletów w bagażu podręcznym. Serio. Odkrycie z 2017 roku:

 

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TSA officers discovered an average of more than 76 firearms a week in carry-on bags in 2017. It looks like that number is going to increase for 2018. The pictures here are just a handful of some of the firearms discovered in carry-on bags this year. … While firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags, you can pack them in your checked baggage as long as you meet the packing guidelines at TSA.gov. Some airline policies may differ from TSA’s. We strongly suggest travelers contact their airline for specific firearm and ammunition policies and to check local laws related to the carrying and transport of firearms. … As a refresher, carry-on bags go into the cabin of the plane with you. Checked bags go into the cargo hold of the plane where passengers have no access. … Please note that conceal carry permits do not apply to commercial aircraft. … When firearms are discovered at the checkpoint, we contact law enforcement and they decide what happens to the traveler based on background checks, interviews and local laws. … A firearm at the checkpoint could lead to fines, arrests, missed flights or all of the above. TSA does not confiscate firearms. The responding Law Enforcement Officers take control of the firearm. If you’re curious as to what happens to the firearms, you would need to contact local law enforcement. … #TSA #Firearms #ConcealCarry #Guns #TravelTips

Post udostępniony przez TSA (@tsa) Wrz 26, 2018 o 8:26 PDT

I sztuczne granaty w bagażu na lotnisku w Newark. Funkcjonariusze TSA o mały włos nie ewakuowali portu lotniczego:

 

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We know it didn’t go down this way, but we’d like to imagine that the groom lobbed these inert well-dressed grenades over his shoulder to his groomsmen, just as bouquets are tossed to bridesmaids. We could see a conversation going something like this. … Chad: “I was so close to catching one, bruh.” … Randy: “Whatever, Chad! Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Oh wait…” … Randy & Chad: “Hahahahaha! Bruh…” … OK, back to the real world. These dapper inert grenades were wedding gifts for groomsmen. They were discovered in a checked bag at the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). … When our officers spot a potential explosive on the monitor, they cannot just open the bag and take a looksee to find out if it’s real or not. A TSA explosives specialist or a police department bomb squad must respond before the bag is ever opened. This can lead to costly evacuations, delays, and missed flights. These types of items can also lead to hefty fines and arrest. Contact your preferred shipper about your options, because they can’t travel via commercial aircraft. So even though they aren’t real, they can cause a lot of headaches.

Post udostępniony przez TSA (@tsa) Sie 21, 2018 o 5:09 PDT

Na deser nadmuchiwany flaming z Dallas:

 

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There was a rare sighting last week of an inflatable pink flamingo at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). It’s a delicate situation when a flamingo leaves its natural habitat in the suburbs. They’re out of their element in the airport environment and as seen in this video, our officers must screen them with the utmost care or they’ll startle and burst in a moment’s notice. … This particular flamingo was not traveling. It was on its way to work at a display in one of the concourses. If you are by chance traveling with an inflatable flamingo (or any other type of inflatable item) for spring break, let us help you get a leg up with this bit of advice. It’s best to deflate your floatie prior to going through screening. … Thanks to @dfwairport for capturing this rare event and allowing us to share.

Post udostępniony przez TSA (@tsa) Mar 19, 2018 o 3:47 PDT