Crazy TSA Tales: Avoid These TSA Prohibited Items

You won't believe some of the crazy stuff people try to sneak past the TSA. I mean, really, you just can't make this stuff up. Let's look at some of the most jaw-dropping moments from TSA security checkpoints. Trust me, you’re gonna be shaking your head by the end of this.

Pepper Spray Hidden in an Inhaler

At Glacier Park International, our first genius of the day decides that the best way to get their pepper spray through security is to...wait for it...hide it in their inhaler. Yep, you heard me right. Instead of surrendering it, taking it to their car, or just giving it to someone not flying, they thought, "Hey, let's hide it in an inhaler!" Because nothing says "this won't get me in trouble" like weaponized asthma.

Stiletto Knife in Prosthetic Leg

Next stop, Austin Bergstrom International. A passenger, who alarmed the AIT machine, gets a pat-down. Lo and behold, the officer finds a stiletto knife attached to the guy's prosthetic leg. And this dude says he always carries it and just forgot.

Inert Grenades at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

Then there's this gem from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. A passenger tried to bring inert grenades on a plane. Yes, inert. But in case you missed the memo, inert grenades are still a big no-no on planes. TSA had to call in an explosives specialist, delaying flights and probably ruining someone's vacation. And don't even get me started on the potential civil penalties. All because someone thought, "What could go wrong with bringing fake explosives on a plane?"

Notable Incidents – More Like Notable Nonsense

A 16-cylinder Tannerite multi-shot special effect pyrotechnic. Yeah, not joking. This brilliant move was discovered in a checked bag at Denver International, causing the passenger to miss their flight. Pro tip: Leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.

Razor Blades in Shoes - Because Why Not?

And then, at Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, someone thought it was a great idea to hide razor blades in their shoes. First off, who even needs a "trusty shoe razor"? Secondly, I’m still stuck on one.

Firearms, Swords, and Grenades, Oh My!

Remember, if you're traveling with your favorite knife or sword, pack it in your checked bag. Wrapping it in paper towels and hiding it in a thermos won't fool TSA officers. And don't even think about packing any kind of grenade - real, fake, or inert. TSA officers will find them, shut down the terminal, and you’ll be the one to blame for everyone missing their flights.

Fake Pee and Brass Knuckles

But my personal favorite? The passenger who tried to bring synthetic urine, wooden knuckles, and a stun gun through security. Because nothing says "I'm an upstanding citizen" quite like fake pee and brass knuckles.

Bullet as Battery

And let's not forget the cutting-edge technology of... using a bullet as a battery in a calculator. Yes, that happened. Someone thought, "You know what this calculator needs? More firepower.

Marijuana in Diaper

A TSA checkpoint scanner alarmed on a woman’s groin, resulting in a pat-down. It turned out that the woman had stashed pot in her adult diaper in an effort to conceal the marijuana from TSA and from her traveling companion—her mom! She told officials that she didn’t want her mother to find out that she was packing the pot. Oops, now everyone knows because we tweeted about it last year when it happened.

Assault Rifle and Ammo

A TSA officer at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International stopped a passenger with an assault rifle and 163 rounds of ammunition from being carried onto a plane headed to Houston. The traveler was a 52-year-old Jefferson, Louisiana, resident. He now faces a civil penalty from the TSA that could reflect the maximum of nearly $15,000. “Threat detection is our mission and our dedicated workforce is protecting the traveling public every day,” said TSA Federal Security Director Arden Hudson. Remember, people, focus on what’s inside your carry-ons before entering the checkpoint.

Crystal Meth Burrito

And finally, officers at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston recently discovered an unexpected - and illegal - item inside a breakfast burrito during checkpoint security screening operations. On Friday, April 2, during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage, a TSA officer saw what appeared to be an unidentified lump inside a traveler’s breakfast burrito. It turned out to be crystal meth. Yes, crystal meth in a burrito. That’s one spicy burrito!

So there you have it, folks. Some of the wildest, head-scratching moments brought to you by our friends at TSA. Remember, a little preparation goes a long way. Check those TSA guidelines, pack smart, and let's all help make travel a bit smoother. Thanks for watching, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your own TSA horror stories in the comments below. Safe travels!

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