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Will TSA Unwrap Your Christmas Gifts? Here’s What Flyers Should Know Will TSA Unwrap Your Christmas Gifts? Here’s What Flyers Should Know
Will TSA Unwrap Your Christmas Gifts? Here’s What Flyers Should Know Before you try bringing gift-wrapped presents or your favorite food to the airport on your way to a holiday visit, you might want to check these TSA dos and don’ts. ATTENTION WRAP ARTISTS: You can save yourself a ton of grief by packing gifts in gift bags or gift boxes instead of wrapping them, the Transportation Security Administration says. “If a gift triggers an alarm, it will need to be opened to resolve the alarm,” TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said. “If the is in a bag or a box, it is simple to look at the item to resolve the alarm.” NOT ALL SNOW GLOBES ARE EQUAL: Bringing a snow…

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TSA: Ex-Con Bolts Newark Airport Security Checkpoint After Agent Finds Gun In His Bag TSA: Ex-Con Bolts Newark Airport Security Checkpoint After Agent Finds Gun In His Bag
TSA: Ex-Con Bolts Newark Airport Security Checkpoint After Agent Finds Gun In His Bag An ex-con from Georgia who tried to board a flight at Newark Airport with a stolen gun made a beeline for his gate when TSA officers found the loaded weapon in his carry-on, authorities said. An alarm sounded when a TSA officer staffing the checkpoint X-ray monitor spotted the weapon -- along with boxes of ammo -- on Monday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said. Port Authority police collected the bag and examined its contents. Meanwhile, a TSA supervisor and lead officer followed the traveler, who grabbed his other belongings and tipped away toward his gate, the agency s…

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by Jerry DeMarco