Press Releases

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A local man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Buffalo-Niagara International Airport on Monday, March 18, with a loaded gun in his front pants pocket. As the man, a resident of Buffalo, began the…

PITTSBURGH – A Bethel Park, Pa., man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers when they intercepted his loaded handgun at Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday, March 15. The man was caught with a .380 caliber…

ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport stopped a North Carolina man from carrying his handgun onto a flight on Monday, March 18. The 9mm gun was loaded with six bullets.…

WOODBRIDGE, Va. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) with…

FRESNO, California – With the start of the spring break travel season, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a busy spring break travel season for travelers departing Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Nationally,…

AUSTIN – On Tuesday, March 13, Transportation Security Officers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prevented four firearms at security checkpoints from making it onboard aircraft. The firearms were fully loaded and represent 14% of the 27…

Federal Air Marshals on patrol at a cruise ship terminal. (TSA photo) LOS ANGELES - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a two-day hiring event to recruit women and men to serve as entry-level Federal Air Marshals…

ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport stopped a Tennessee, woman from carrying her handgun onto a flight on Sunday, March 11. The .380 caliber gun was unloaded, however…

RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Henrico, Va., man from bringing an antique revolver onto a flight early this morning, March 11. The .22 caliber handgun was caught…

LAS VEGAS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

PHILADELPHIA – 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…

RICHMOND, 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…

WASHINGTON – 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…

DALLAS 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…

RICHMOND, 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…

CHARLOTTE – 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…

NORFOLK, 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…

More 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…

INDIANAPOLIS -- 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…

BUFFALO, 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…

BALTIMORE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will participate in several recruiting events during Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament Weekend, Feb. 28 to March 2, at the Baltimore Convention Center as the…

PITTSBURGH – 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…

MANCHESTER, 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…

Transportation 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,…

IDAHO 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.…