Person stopped at LAX for carrying 82 fireworks in their carry-on.

It's not easy to surprise the US Transportation Security Administration, but one traveler managed to do just that when agents discovered a startling amount of fireworks and weapons in her carry-on luggage. It all happened at Los Angeles International Airport's terminal 4 on December 15th, when a TSA agent noticed some suspicious items on the X-ray machine and decided to search the woman's bag.

Inside, they found a whopping 82 fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms, and a canister of pepper spray. LAX TSA Federal Security Director Jason Pantages expressed deep concern over the incident, stating, "The sheer number of prohibited items discovered in a single carry-on bag is extremely concerning. This serves as a reminder for all travelers to thoroughly check the contents of their bags before heading to the airport."

The TSA clarified that the fireworks the woman was carrying were of the consumer-grade variety, which are not as explosive as those used in professional displays. However, it's important to note that regardless of their strength, explosives like fireworks are never allowed in luggage, whether checked or carried on. Knives, replica firearms, and small amounts of pepper spray can be checked for domestic flights, but not carried on.

The woman, who was flying to Philadelphia, was interviewed by the police while the LAX bomb squad took possession of the fireworks. This incident is not an isolated one, as other travelers have also attempted to bring contraband through LAX in recent weeks. During the Thanksgiving holiday, a California man was arrested at LAX after trying to check two suitcases filled with 70 pounds of meth-soaked clothing, including a cow onesie. He was on a United flight to Sydney when customs officers detected some "irregularities" in his luggage during a search.

The TSA reports that on December 15th alone, 2.6 million people went through airport security checkpoints across the country. This is a significant increase from the 2.5 million on the same date in 2023. Let's all take this as a reminder to be vigilant and responsible when packing for our travels, for the safety of ourselves and our fellow passengers. Let's make sure we leave the prohibited items at home and have a smooth journey through the airport.

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