TSA finds weapons in the strangest places
Blades hidden in hats, revolvers concealed in books and swords slipped inside of walking canes. The airport screening officers for the Transportation Security Administration have uncovered weapons and sharp objects in the strangest places. Passengers are prohibited from bringing them into the cabin of the plane. But that doesn't stop many from trying. Here are some of the prohibited items found in unusual hiding places in 2012.
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Gun in a book
A book with high-caliber content: This gun, missing a part, was found in a hollowed-out book at the Honolulu International Airport.
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