TSA finds grenade in carry-on bag at Detroit Metro Airport Security checkpoint evacuated briefly
An inert grenade was found at Detroit Metro Airport on June 15, 2025. (WDIV)
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 .
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