TSA stops 2 guns at Ford Airport in a week

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities say officers have stopped two guns from getting onboard airplanes at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in a week.

The Transportation Security Administration said the incidents happened on Wednesday and Sunday. During both incidents, the TSA said that airport police were immediately alerted and responded to the checkpoint.

This year, the TSA said 17 firearms have been found at Ford Airport checkpoints. In 2023, 19 firearms were detected at the airport.

“Individuals who own firearms should familiarize themselves with regulations regarding where their weapons can and cannot be carried,” Michigan TSA Federal Security Director Reggie Stephens said in a news release. “As we continue to see increased travel volumes, we encourage everyone to prepare for the screening experience and not bring prohibited items, which increase risks and delays for all passengers.”

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