A Virginia Beach, Va., woman was stopped at the Norfolk International Airport security checkpoint after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a gun among her carry-on items on Friday, Jan. 24. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets.
The firearm was removed from the checkpoint and confiscated by the Norfolk Airport Authority Police. TSA does not confiscate firearms; law enforcement officers do. The case will be forwarded to the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney for possible criminal prosecution.
Friday’s gun catch was the first firearm that has been detected at the airport so far this year. In 2024, TSA officers intercepted 34 guns at the checkpoints, which was a record for the airport.
The original announcement can be found here.