ROMULUS, Mich. – A security checkpoint at the Detroit Metro Airport was shut down and evacuated when TSA officers found an inert grenade.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said the grenade was found June 15 inside someone’s carry-on bag. They evacuated and closed the security checkpoint until experts could confirm that the grenade was inert.
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Other than delays at the checkpoint, nobody was harmed.
“I am proud of our dedicated officers who remain vigilant and work hard to keep our transportation systems secure and the traveling public safe,” TSA Federal Security Director for Michigan Reggie Stephens said. “When individuals bring prohibited items to our checkpoints, it significantly slows down the security screening process for other travelers.”
TSA reminded travelers that even replicas of explosives, including hand grenades, are prohibited from checked and carry-on luggage.
The TSA website has a tool that allows travelers to determine if an item can be traveled with. It can be found here.