France-Bound Passenger Found With Loaded Magazine, Handgun At Newark Airport: TSA

A Westchester County, NY man traveling to France was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 6 after he had a gun and ammunition in his carry-on bag, authorities said.

A firearm was recovered at Newark Airport.
Photo Credit: *Transportation Security Administration*

Sam Barron

08/07/2024 1:15 p.m.

The man had a ticket to Nice, France and was arrested by Port Authority Police at Terminal B after his handgun was flagged in the checkpoint X-ray machine, the Transportation Security Administration said.

He also had a magazine loaded with five bullets, the TSA said.

The federal penalty for bringing a weapon to a TSA checkpoint can cost as much as $15,000.

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