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TSA finds sharp "mutant blades" in carry-on bag at Seattle airport: "Never seen anything like this"
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- Two TSA agents at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport discovered unusual sharp blades resembling a mix of Wolverine-style claws and Freddy Krueger blades during luggage screening.
- The agents, Douglas Linn and Dennis Oishi, identified the blades through X-ray images and removed them from a passenger's carry-on bag, with the passenger voluntarily abandoning the item.
- TSA described the blades as "mutant blades" and used the incident to remind travelers that such items are prohibited in carry-on luggage and should be packed in checked bags.
- Officers noted the blades were among the most unusual items encountered in their years of service, highlighting the need for vigilance at security checkpoints.
