US Marine Detained After Live Explosive Round Found in Checked Bag

A US Marine was detained after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials discovered a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked luggage.

31 Mar, 11:51 — 31 Mar, 16:27

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The discovery of a live explosive round in checked luggage at an airport raises significant security concerns, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in screening processes and the serious implications of such items being brought into civilian travel areas.

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A US Marine was detained by authorities.
The detention occurred after TSA found a live 25 mm explosive round.
The explosive round was discovered in the Marine's checked bag.

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A US Marine was detained after a live 25 mm explosive round was found in his checked bag.

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APVery High131d ago

A US Marine is detained after TSA finds a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked bag - AP News

A US Marine is detained after TSA finds a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked bag AP News

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The GuardianMostly Factual131d ago

US Marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

Marine told investigators he found the round ‘in the field’ about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn’t live Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A US Marine was detained at a California airport after Transportation Security Administration personnel found a live 25mm explosive round in his checked baggage, police said. The round was found during the screening process of checked luggage at Palm Springs international airport on Monday, the Palm Sp...

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The IndependentMostly Factual131d ago