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Transportation Security Administration intercepts 28 firearms at New Orleans airport by April 2025

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 28 firearms at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in 2022, marking a significant increase from the 13 firearms detected in 2021. This surge in firearm discoveries at DCA, which is the busiest airport in the Washington, D.C. area, underscores a growing trend of passengers attempting to bring guns through security checkpoints. The TSA emphasizes that firearms are strictly prohibited in carry-on bags and must be properly declared and packed in checked luggage if passengers wish to travel with them. Violators face potential fines up to $15,000, and the TSA continues to enhance its security measures to prevent such incidents.

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[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/transportation-security-administration-intercepts-28-205800808.html ]