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TSA catches knife taped in carry-on bag by traveler dodging $100 baggage fee
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- A traveler at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin, attempted to avoid a $100 baggage fee by concealing a knife taped inside her carry-on bag, which was detected by TSA officers during security screening.
- TSA Officer Callie Meis flagged the suspicious bag on the X-ray, leading to a search that revealed the deliberately hidden knife, prompting law enforcement involvement.
- The passenger admitted to hiding the knife to avoid checking her luggage but was unaware that TSA would find the concealed item.
- TSA officials emphasized the risks and potential federal penalties of attempting to hide prohibited items to save money, urging travelers to comply with regulations.
- The knife was voluntarily surrendered, and the passenger was cleared to continue her travel without further incident.
