Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a firearm at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) on Friday, the ninth detected in 30 days at the airport.
Including the firearm detected Friday, two have been stopped so far in the month of November. TSA officers also detected seven firearms at DTW checkpoints between the dates of Oct. 9 and Oct. 30. A total of 55 firearms have been stopped at DTW this year.
In all firearm detections at DTW, the Wayne County Airport Police were alerted, responded to the checkpoint, and confiscated the weapon.
“As we look ahead to the busy holiday travel season, we urge passengers to start with an empty bag and ensure they aren’t inadvertently bringing any prohibited items to the checkpoint,” TSA Michigan Federal Security Director Reggie Stephens said. “We commend our officers, who are diligent in carrying out their important security duties and are committed to keeping the traveling public safe.”
Nationally, more than 5,000 firearms have been stopped at airport checkpoints so far in 2024.
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