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TSA agents stop man from bringing loaded gun through Newark Liberty checkpoint

TSA officials say an agent spotted the 9mm handgun at the security checkpoint’s X-ray machine. The gun was found inside a backpack.

Matt Trapani

Sep 18, 2023, 9:44 PM

Updated 449 days ago

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Officers with the Transportation Security Administration stopped a traveler from Pennsylvania from allegedly bringing a loaded handgun onto his flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday.
TSA officials say an agent spotted the 9mm handgun at the security checkpoint’s X-ray machine. The gun was found inside a backpack.
The traveler was taken into custody. He also faces up to $15,000 in fines.
TSA officials say that agents have prevented more than 4,000 guns from getting through security nationwide this year.