ICE agent’s gun found in bathroom at San Francisco airport

Key Points:

• A flight attendant discovered an ICE agent's unattended gun in a men's restroom past security in Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport on July 21, prompting security to close the restroom and call 911.
• San Francisco police responded quickly, and the ICE officer later retrieved the firearm; the airport reported the incident to TSA, but details about the ICE agent’s activities or disciplinary actions remain unclear.
• The day after the gun was found, ICE agents arrested Ukrainian immigrant Iryna Gorb at SFO for overstaying her visa by more than 15 years, an arrest captured on video and shared online.
• Since March, there have been at least three ICE arrests at SFO, but the airport states it does not participate in immigration enforcement due to Sanctuary City policies.
• The incident highlights increased ICE activity at U.S. airports, with immigration attorneys noting a rise in arrests and advising caution for travelers.