“Carry-on” is being taken a bit too seriously by certain people. A list of the most outrageous banned things that people attempted to smuggle past airports in 2024 has been released by the Transportation Security Administration.
10. Marijuana in peanut butter jar Asheville Regional Airport
This slick crook from North Carolina attempted to hide a bag of marijuana inside a Jif jar that had been hollowed out. It appears that neither creamy nor crunchy foods appeal to the TSA.
9. Knife shoved inside shoe Williamsburg International Airport
After the traveler stuffed a knife in a shoe before passing through PreCheck and claimed not to be aware of its presence, the TSA and the traveler had a difficult start in Virginia.
8. Gun in ruby red combat boot, stuck in LEGO box Newark Liberty International Airport
Parts of a gun were discovered in a carry-on luggage inside a Marvel Avengers Lego kit and tucked into a red combat boot. The New Jersey TSA quickly put everything together.
7. Knife inside laptop Seattle Tacoma International Airport
Inside the shell of a laptop, the TSA discovered a knife that the traveler claimed to be unaware of. Perhaps this isn’t what they meant when they said “cutting-edge” technology.
6. Vape pen stuffed inside travel-size toothpaste tube – Chicago Midway International Airport
Before attempting to bring a vaporizer into the airport in a travel-sized toothpaste tube, someone ought to have reviewed the regulations. Despite the fact that vapes are permitted in carry-on luggage, this understated packaging was undoubtedly eye-catching.
5. Gun wrapped in tinfoil inside teapot with shot glasses Portland International Airport
By choosing to bring ammo and gun parts wrapped in tinfoil to the airport, this traveler was causing difficulty.
4. Meth hidden inside crutches Portsmouth International Airport
Methamphetamine wrapped in electrical tape and a lump in a crutch were found during an X-ray screening in New Hampshire. Fortunately, the TSA can identify a poor choice without an X-ray.
3. Live snakes inside pants Miami International Airport
This unofficially removed sequence from “Snakes on a Plane” is worth seeing! Someone’s pants were discovered to contain two live snakes.
2. Replica IED walkie-talkie El Paso International Airport
The patience of the TSA was being tested by this passenger in Texas. In the traveler’s carry-on bag, a replica improvised explosive device (IED) was found.
1. Gun in baby stroller William P. Hobby Airport
Oh my goodness, local law officials did not let the stroller to pass by after discovering a gun in its seat pocket at this Houston airport.