TSA officers arrest Florida man for having loaded gun packed in carry-on bag at Newark airport

Three guns have been confiscated at Newark Liberty Airport so far this year.

News 12 Staff

May 7, 2024, 4:09 PM

Updated 11 days ago

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Transportation Security Administration officials at Newark Liberty International Airport arrested a Florida man after finding a revolver with four bullets in his carry-on bag.
Officials say the weapon was spotted when the bag went through the X-ray machine in Terminal C.
The traveler claimed he did not realize he had the loaded gun packed away.
In addition to being arrested, the man could face a fine up to $15,000.
Three guns have been confiscated at Newark Liberty Airport so far this year.


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