Terror Attack Targets Niger Airport, Uranium Stockpile Secure
#NigerAttack #AirportSecurityHeavy gunfire and explosions occurred near Niger's international airport in a reported terrorist attack. Security forces heavily patrolled a cordoned zone. The incident did not affect a large store of uranium held at the site. read more
Man Caught Sneaking Live Turtle Down Pants at Airport
#AirportSecurity #TurtleSmugglingA man from Pennsylvania was caught with a live turtle hidden down his pants at Newark Liberty International Airport after a body scanner alarm went off. The TSA officer conducted a pat-down and found the animal wrapped in a towel, leading to the man missing his flight. read more
Teen with firearm at Texarkana Airport disarmed by pilot.
#Arkansas #AirportSecurityA 15-year-old armed teen demanded a plane at Texarkana Regional Airport in Arkansas but was disarmed by a pilot with a gun. The pilot intervened, apprehended the suspect, and no one was harmed. The teen now faces multiple charges. read more
#TravelNews #AirportSecurity
Akito Fukushima was arrested at Hawaii's Hilo International Airport for carrying suspected hand grenades in his carry-on luggage, prompting an evacuation. The items were found to be inert grenades, leading to Fukushima's arrest for first-degree 'terroristic threatening'. read more
#LAX #AirportSecurity
A half-naked man experiencing a mental health crisis was arrested after running onto the tarmac at Los Angeles airport. The incident involved a police chase and use of force to detain him. read more
#TSA #AirportSecurity
Americans are unknowingly carrying ammunition in their hand luggage through US airports, bypassing TSA security. Five Americans have been arrested for carrying live ammo to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The TSA is unable to explain how this is happening. read more
#Congress #AirportSecurity
Indiana Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, charged with bringing a gun through airport security, faces a Class 1 misdemeanor. Spartz, a Second Amendment supporter, mistakenly carried an unloaded firearm while traveling to an international meeting, risking a year in jail and a $2,500 fine if convicted. read more
#AirportSecurity #InvestigationOngoing
Airport security guards in Bangkok are suspended after a physical altercation in front of passengers. The incident resulted from a personal dispute and an investigation is ongoing. Suvarnabhumi airport apologized for the incident, emphasizing the importance of employee discipline. read more