March 6, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseRICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Rockville, Va., woman from bringing her handgun onto a flight early this morning, March 6.
The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with…
March 6, 2024 |
National Press ReleasePHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Hugh James, 52, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, two years’ supervised release, a fine of $1,000, and a mandatory special assessment…
March 5, 2024 |
National Press ReleaseWASHINGTON – As spring break travelers prepare for their vacation getaways, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is up for the challenge and is offering practical tips to help them plan for a smooth journey as they go through the…
March 1, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseDALLAS FORT WORTH - On Wednesday, Feb 27, TSA officers intercepted four firearms at DFW and at DAL two firearms were discovered in traveler’s carry-on luggage at airport security checkpoints.
“For the safety of the traveling public, I strongly urge…
February 29, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseRICHMOND, Va. — New technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification (ID) and confirms their flight information in real time is now in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints at Richmond…
February 28, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseCHARLOTTE – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Tuesday, February 27.
During Tuesday morning security screening at…
February 26, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseMore than three million questions were posed to the Transportation Security Administration’s AskTSA team last year and the result was informed passengers having a more pleasant travel experience at the airport.
Planning ahead and packing…
February 26, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseNORFOLK, Va. — New technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification (ID) and confirms their flight information in real time is now in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints at Norfolk…
February 23, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseINDIANAPOLIS -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for security in its bus system on Thursday, Feb. 22. IndyGo is one of only…
February 22, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseBUFFALO, N.Y. - Buffalo Niagara International Airport Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Marie Benny and Supervisory Officer William Brand, seated just a few feet apart from each other in the breakroom, were not much more than…
February 21, 2024 |
Local Press ReleasePITTSBURGH – A Warren County, Pa., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted the man’s loaded handgun at Pittsburgh International Airport yesterday, Feb. 20.
The man, a resident of Warren, Pa…
February 20, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseMANCHESTER, N.H. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a woman from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) on Monday, February 19. This was the first firearm detection this year by…
February 16, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseIDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) have intercepted two guns this week during routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the security checkpoint.…
February 16, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseTransportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have already intercepted 12 firearms at the security checkpoints at Miami International Airport (MIA) this year.
If you are going to travel with your firearm it must be in your checked bag,…
February 14, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseNORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Norfolk resident from bringing his handgun onto a flight yesterday, Tuesday, Feb. 13. The .38 caliber revolver was loaded with five…
February 13, 2024 |
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LAS VEGAS - With the inaugural Super Bowl held in Las Vegas in the books, attention turned to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) Monday morning for the traditional post-game “get away” and a surge in the number of departing travelers at…
February 13, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseDULLES, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a Gerrardstown, W.Va., woman from bringing her handgun onto a flight yesterday (Feb. 12).
The 9mm handgun was…
February 12, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseJackson, Miss. - A record number of passengers brought firearms into the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, MS, last year.
TSA officers intercepted 35…
February 12, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseGulfport, Miss. - A record number of passengers brought firearms into the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints across the state of Mississippi last year.
TSA officers intercepted 50 firearms across Mississippi in 2023, the…
February 12, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseRICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Richmond, Va., man from bringing his handgun onto a flight on Sunday, Feb. 11.
The 9mm handgun was loaded with 10 bullets.
The gun…
February 9, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseLAS VEGAS - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting some special guests this week who are helping to keep the public safe and secure leading up to and in the days after Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
The U.S. Department of…
February 9, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport stopped a Fredericksburg, Va., woman from carrying her handgun onto a flight early this morning, Feb. 9.
The .380 caliber gun was…
February 8, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseNORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Virginia Beach man from bringing his handgun onto a flight this morning, Thursday, Feb. 8. The 9mm gun was loaded with 15 bullets.
The…
February 7, 2024 |
National Press ReleaseWASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with key U.S. and international government agencies published a Joint …
February 7, 2024 |
Local Press ReleaseBOSTON – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a woman from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Tuesday, February 6. After going the entire month of January without a…