A recent increase in guns found at the Pittsburgh International Airport Security checkpoint has prompted Allegheny County Police to remind passengers to double check their bags before they try to get on a flight.
Officers have responded to 24 incidents of guns at a TSA checkpoint, so far, this year at Pittsburgh International.
Since the beginning of the month, five guns have been stopped, resulting in multiple arrests.
As a reminder, even if you have a permit to carry a gun, you cannot go through airport security with a gun.
Guns must be placed in a checked bag and put in a secure case.
Current TSA fines for people that try to get a get through security face a fine of up to $12,201 for a first offense and over $17,000 for a second offense.
Allegheny County Police ask the public to please check their carry-on bags, backpacks, purses and briefcases for any weapons.
Learn more about transporting firearms on the TSA’s website.
5 firearms have been stopped in the past 11 days
5 firearms have been stopped in the past 11 days
