SEATTLE — A passenger brought fireworks to Sea-Tac Airport in his luggage on Saturday.
He surrendered the fireworks for destruction and was allowed to continue on his flight, according to Transportation Security Administration officials.
The fireworks come after the TSA announced that for the week of May 20-26, the agency found a record-setting 74 firearms that passengers had packed in their carry-on luggage. Firearms must be secured in checked luggage and abide by all state laws, according to the TSA.
TSA finds record-breaking 74 guns in single week
Explosives of any kind are not allowed on planes,the TSA reminded passengers on Twitter.
Reminder: bring these in your carryon like a pax did @seatacairport on Sat, you will slow down the security line. pic.twitter.com/R3xc2cq7bz
— TSAmedia_Lorie (@TSAmedia_Lorie) May 29, 2016
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