Gun Loaded With 15 Bullets Detected By TSA At Norfolk International Airport

A Virginia man tried bringing a handgun loaded with 15 bullets onto a flight at Norfolk International Airport over Memorial Day Weekend, authorities said.

The Dumfries man's gun.
Photo Credit: *TSA*

Cecilia Levine

05/30/2023 1:25 p.m.

The Dumfries man's gun was caught as he entered the security checkpoint, TSA spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said.

The X-ray unit alerted on the carry-on bag, which required a closer inspection. The firearm was removed by the local police.

The man also faces a stiff financial civil penalty for bringing a gun to a TSA security checkpoint. The penalty for carrying weapons recently increased to a maximum of $15,000.

The case will be forwarded to the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney for possible criminal prosecution.

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