A handgun was found Monday past the security checkpoint at Detroit Metro Airport.

A traveler found the gun about 5 p.m. in a bathroom at the McNamara Terminal. However, the finding did not slow down TSA operations.

TSA released the following statement:

"The firearm was identified as the property of a federal law enforcement officer employed by TSA as a Federal Air Marshal. The passenger turned the firearm over to local law enforcement."

"The agency is reviewing the circumstance and will take appropriate disciplinary action as necessary."