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Knives Out: Sharp, Cleaver Trick or Treat Advisements Officers Might Give to Spooky Passengers

Thursday, October 31, 2024
Halloween bin aesthetics (Bin photo by Jim Sample)Halloween bin aesthetics (Bin photo by Jim Sample)

On this All-Hallows’ Eve, we’ve conjured up some make-believe passengers and the would-be questions Officers would ask if these spooky travelers were passing through the checkpoint. 

The scariest part? The featured knives are real prohibited items discovered by TSA Officers. 

Happy Halloween from TSA.

By Karen Robicheaux, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

You slayed the carve, dude, but I have to give you a couple options about those knives.
You slayed the carve, dude, but I have to give you a couple options about those knives.
Yes, I understand you’re Chucky’s personal chief, but that doesn’t change the fact that a couple things here aren’t allowed in the sterile area.
Yes, I understand you’re Chucky’s personal chef, but that doesn’t change the fact that a couple things here aren’t allowed in the sterile area.
No, knives aren’t allowed. Sir, please place your bag on the conveyer belt.
No, knives aren’t allowed. Sir, please place your bag on the conveyer belt.
What’s that, Mr. Bones? You’ve never seen that knife in your life, or in your death? How long have you been dead, sir?
What’s that, Mr. Bones? You’ve never seen that knife in your life, or in your death? How long have you been dead, sir?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport good catch
Buffalo Niagara International Airport good catch
LaGuardia Airport good catch
LaGuardia Airport good catch
LaGuardia Airport good catch
LaGuardia Airport good catch
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport good catch
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport good catch

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