TSA Discovers Bullets Concealed in Baby Diaper at LaGuardia Airport

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A man was caught at New York's LaGuardia Airport attempting to conceal 17 bullets inside a disposable baby diaper in his carry-on bag. The TSA officers discovered the bullets during an X-ray scan, and the man initially claimed ignorance, blaming his girlfriend. He was cited for unlawful possession of the ammunition, and the incident highlights the importance of following proper procedures for transporting ammunition, which should be placed securely in a check-in bag and declared. Similar instances of concealed firearms or ammunition in carry-on bags have occurred in the past.
Topics:nation#airport-security#concealed-bullets#laguardia-airport#transportation#tsa#unlawful-possession
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