AKRON, Ohio — A loaded handgun was confiscated from a passenger at Akron-Canton Airport Thursday.
According to reports, the .38 caliber handgun, and magazine with 8 bullets, was detected in a man's carry-on bag around 11:30 a.m.
The Summit County Sherriff's Office was notified and took possession of the weapon and escorted the passenger away from the check point.
“During this pandemic, TSA officers continue to be vigilant and intercept firearms and prohibited items at the airport security checkpoints,” said Don Barker, TSA Federal Security Director for Ohio. “We recommend that all travelers pack from empty luggage and carry-on bags to ensure prohibited items are not included in their belongings.”
TSA issues civil penalties to those who bring firearms to checkpoints. A typical first-time offense carries a fine of more than $4,000.
This is the third firearm detected at Akron-Canton Airport this year. In 2019, three firearms were detected.
For information on how to properly travel with a firearm, click here to visit TSA's website.
