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    Woman cited for having loaded handgun in carry-on bag at West Virginia Yeager International Airport

    By Isaac Taylor,

    20 days ago

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    CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A woman was cited and could have to pay a $15,000 penalty for having a loaded 9mm handgun in her carry-on bag at the West Virginia International Yeager Airport, the Transportation Security Administration says.

    They say this happened on Sunday. Police responded and cited the woman on a weapons charge. She is facing a $15,000 penalty.

    According to the TSA, this is the fifth firearm that someone tried to bring through the airport’s checkpoint in 2024.

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