TSA finds grenade in carry-on bag at Detroit Metro Airport

ROMULUS, Mich. – An inert grenade was discovered by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

According to authorities, the grenade was found in someone’s carry-on bag. The security checkpoint was evacuated and closed until experts determined the grenade was inert.

Replicas of explosives are prohibited in both checked and carry-on baggage.

The TSA website has a tool that allows travelers to determine if an item can be traveled with. It can be found here.