TSA hiking fines for seized guns at airports

Friday, 19 Dec, 2022 0

To combat record numbers of guns at airports, the Transportation Security Administration is increasing fines.

The TSA is raising the maximum fine by an extra $1,000 to $14,950.

TSA screeners have found 6,301 guns at airports so far this year.

The number has increased four-fold in the past decade.

The TSA says 88% of guns found in carry-on bags were loaded.

At a congressional hearing ,lawmakers called for higher fines, said maximum fines were rarely imposed.

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