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December 13, 2024 | Local Press Release
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Colorado Springs International Airport (COS) anticipates screening more than 100,000 people during the official end-of-the-year holiday season. Nationwide, TSA…
December 13, 2024 | Local Press Release
DULLES, Va.--The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for holiday travelers who are planning to fly out of Washington Dulles International Airport during the Christmas, Hanukkah and new year holidays as passenger volume is…
December 12, 2024 | Local Press Release
DENVER - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Denver International Airport (DEN) anticipates screening more than a million people during the official end-of-the-year holiday season. Nationwide, TSA anticipates it will screen more than…
December 12, 2024 | Local Press Release
Holiday cookie baking season is here, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) knows that passengers often want to bring holiday cookies with them on flights. Whether you bring them on board a plane to nibble on or to bring them as a…
December 12, 2024 | Local Press Release
Read this story in EnglishSan Juan, Puerto Rico – La Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés), en…
December 12, 2024 | Local Press Release
Lea esta noticia en Español.San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in collaboration with the Government…
December 10, 2024 | Local Press Release
DULLES, Va. –  A Warrenton, Va., man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) intercepted a firearm among the man’s carry-on items on Monday, December 9.…
December 10, 2024 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – A West Virginia woman was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a loaded gun among her carry-on items on Monday, December 9. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with seven bullets.…
December 10, 2024 | Local Press Release
“We are seeing a lot of travelers arrive at our checkpoints with beverages and a variety of knives,” Spero said. “It’s important to remember that liquids, gels, aerosols and spreadables are limited to 3.4 ounces in one clear quart-sized bag in carry…
December 10, 2024 | Local Press Release
PHILADELPHIA – A West Chester, Pa., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport intercepted a handgun among the man’s carry-on items on Monday, December 9. The .38…
December 9, 2024 | Local Press Release
LINTHICUM, Md. – Argo, a Transportation Security Administration explosives detection canine who is specially trained to screen passengers as well as inanimate items, is featured in the free downloadable TSA 2025 Monthly Canine Calendar that features…
December 6, 2024 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – A New York man who threatened flight attendants and fellow passengers pled guilty today to interference with a flight crew.According to court documents, on May 13, 2023, James Tyqwon Ford, 31, was a passenger on a nonstop flight from…
December 5, 2024 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – A Seattle woman was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a loaded gun among her carry-on items on Thursday, December 5. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets…
December 5, 2024 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – Hary, a Transportation Security Administration explosives detection canine who is specially trained to screen passengers as well as inanimate items, is featured in the free downloadable TSA 2025 Monthly Canine Calendar that features…
December 4, 2024 | Local Press Release
DULLES, Va. –  A Manassas, Va., man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) intercepted a firearm among the man’s carry-on items on Tuesday, December 3.…
December 4, 2024 | Local Press Release
PITTSBURGH –Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) intercepted a loaded .40 caliber handgun at the security checkpoint on Tuesday, December 3. It was detected inside the man’s backpack.  …
December 4, 2024 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – A Williamsburg, Va., man was cited by police on Tuesday, December 3, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport intercepted a gun among the traveler’s carry-on items. The .45 caliber…
December 3, 2024 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – A Hampton, Va., man was stopped at the Norfolk International Airport security checkpoint after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a gun among the man’s carry-on items yesterday, December 2. The .22 caliber…
December 3, 2024 | Local Press Release
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Barboursville, W.Va., man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Huntington Tri-State Airport today (December 3) with a firearm in his carry-on bag. The firearm was loaded with six bullets.TSA…
December 2, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today released the 2025 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition honoring the agency’s more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working across the United States. The …
December 2, 2024 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – An Alexandria, Va., man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a loaded gun among the man’s carry-on items on Sunday, December 1. The 9mm handgun was loaded with 15 bullets and…
November 25, 2024 | Local Press Release
The Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving will be very busy at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints around the country, and it is important to ensure that there are no prohibited items among your carry-on items.…
November 25, 2024 | Local Press Release
PITTSBURGH –Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) intercepted loaded .38 caliber revolver at the security checkpoint on Saturday, November 23. It was detected inside one of the woman’s carry-…
November 21, 2024 | Local Press Release
LAS VEGAS - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas is prepared for thousands of travelers expected to depart the airport following the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix taking place this…
November 21, 2024 | Local Press Release
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for Thanksgiving travel and will screen millions of passengers during the holiday period. Historically the three busiest travel days are the Tuesday and Wednesday prior to…

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