TSA intercepts Juniata County man’s loaded handgun at Pennsylvania airport

JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Transportation Security Administration officers intercepted a loaded handgun in a Juniata County man’s carry-on bag at State College Regional Airport on Tuesday morning.

According to TSA, the .357 caliber firearm was loaded with five bullets. The X-ray unit at the airport security checkpoint alerted TSA of the firearm.

TSA says officials notified police, who allowed the man to exit the airport with his firearm.

Although the man was not arrested, he faces a financial penalty of up to $15,000, according to TSA.

“This was the second firearm that our officers have intercepted at the airport in the last month. Bringing loaded guns to checkpoints is a serious security violation and this individual can expect to receive a federal fine that will be in the thousands of dollars,” said Donald Weston, TSA’s Acting Federal Security Director for the airport. “It is disappointing to continue to see travelers bring their guns to our checkpoints.”

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