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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

'Boston airport confiscates vampire straw from traveler'

A traveler was arrested at Boston Logan International Airport for carrying a "vampire straw" in his carry-on luggage, which can be used as a weapon. The man was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and the straw was confiscated by Massachusetts State Police. Vampire straws are illegal to carry in Massachusetts, although they may be permitted in checked luggage in some states. The straw, made by Szabo Inc., is advertised as a self-defense weapon and is designed to be used like a dagger.

via CNN|

#boston-logan-international-airport #crime #dangerous-weapon

odd-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Man arrested at Boston airport for carrying 'vampire straw'"

A man from Chicago was arrested at Boston's Logan International Airport for carrying a "vampire straw" through security. The 10-inch-long titanium straw with a beveled end was found artfully concealed among titanium chopsticks. The man said he bought it from Szabo Inc., which sells knives and other edged instruments and weapons, and promotes the product as a drinking straw that can be used for self-defense. He has been charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and is scheduled to be arraigned on May 30.

via New York Post |

#airport-security #boston #dangerous-weapon

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Passenger arrested with 'vampire straw' at Boston airport.

A passenger was arrested at Boston's Logan International Airport for carrying a self-defense weapon known as a vampire straw through security. The TSA doesn't allow vampire straws to be carried onto a flight. The company that makes the straw bills it as a self-defense weapon since it can be used like a dagger. There has been a steady increase in weapons being detected at TSA checkpoints at airports across the nation.

via USA TODAY|

#boston-airport #self-defense-weapon #travel

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Passenger arrested with 'vampire straw' at Boston airport.

Massachusetts State Police arrested a passenger at Boston Logan International Airport for carrying a "vampire straw," which is described as a self-defense tool and a normal straw that can be used for drinking. The passenger was arrested on a state-level charge and the item was confiscated by the police.

via Fox News|

#arrest #boston-logan-international-airport #crime

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Traveler arrested with 'vampire straw' at Boston airport

A man was arrested at Boston Logan International Airport for carrying a sharp, titanium “vampire” straw, which can be used as a self-defense dagger. The straw was found by TSA officers who called the police. The man claimed he bought it from a company called Szaboinc. He was arrested on a charge of carrying a dangerous weapon and is due in court for an arraignment.

via Yahoo News|

#arrest #boston-airport #crime

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Man arrested with 'vampire straw' at Boston's Logan Airport"

A man from Chicago was arrested at Logan Airport after Transportation Security Administration scanners found a titanium vampire straw in his carry-on bag. The manufacturer claims that the straw is "long enough to be used like a dagger and can be carried in a cup without attracting attention." The passenger was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon.

via WMUR Manchester|

#chicago-man #crime #dangerous-weapon