TSA Rep Discusses Items Confiscated At Detroit Airport

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This is the busiest time of year for airports and that’s certainly been true at Michigan airports. People are coming and going for all kinds of reasons, not just for the holidays. And that, according to TSA head in Michigan Steve Lorincz, leads to some strange things being confiscated. He spoke to Michigan News Network.

“Swords, sabers, meat cleavers,” Lorincz said. “We have folks that travel on business or they’re in construction. Folks try to bring bring on axes and hatchets, crow bars and hammers, or some martial weapons or some night sticks, nunchucks, stun guns or shocking devices, we have seen it all.”

Lorincz says they have a room where most of the contraband goes and they collect about 500 to 600 pounds a month. He also says to be sure you’re not taking anything banned onto a plane, check the TSA website before heading to the airport.