Travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport were met with an unusual security event when, on Tuesday morning, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers discovered two grenades in a checked bag. According to WTAE, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein confirmed that the grenades were inert, posing no immediate threat to travelers. However, Farbstein reminded the public that neither live nor inert grenades are permitted aboard aircraft.
The incident notably marks the second interception of an inert grenade at the Pittsburgh airport since June, with the previous find occurring at a TSA checkpoint on June 19, as reported by WTAE. These repeated events raise concerns about the awareness passengers have regarding what is acceptable to pack when flying.
Further details shared by WPXI reveal that the traveler, upon inquiry, mentioned that a friend had told him the grenades could be transported on planes. This misinformation led to the erroneous inclusion of the grenades in his checked luggage. TSA officials reiterated that all types of grenades, inert or otherwise, are categorically banned on flights as a part of standard aviation security measures.
