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A cabin crew member was stopped by officers after being caught with a loaded gun. The 9 mm gun that was seized contained nine bullets.
Reported Fox News, Wednesday (20/11/2024) the incident happened on Friday (15/11). The cabin crew was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
TSA said the cabin crew member, whose name was not released, was a woman carrying a 9mm handgun loaded with nine rounds. When TSA officers discovered the firearm, they immediately contacted Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority (WMAA) police.
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The police immediately removed the gun and sent the woman a warning letter.
The TSA also notified the airline he worked for (which he did not name) about the problem. The woman now faces federal civil penalties for bringing a loaded firearm into a TSA checkpoint and a maximum fine of USD 15,000 or approximately Rp.
“This was the appropriate action by a TSA officer as he was dealing with a potential insider threat situation,” said John Busch, TSA’s director of federal security for the airport.
“People who work in airport and aircraft security are not allowed on board, whether they are flight crew members, work in supermarkets, work for airlines, or are contractors to companies doing business at airports, to bring prohibited items into or through airport security. planes, especially guns,” Busch said.
“We are always on the lookout for any employees with bad intentions who could pose a threat to aircraft security,” he said.
While it is legal to travel with a gun, the TSA provides details on their official website about how to travel with a gun. Specifically, the TSA states that firearms must be loaded, packed in a hard-locked case, and declared at the airline counter so that they can be placed in the belly of the plane along with checked baggage.
So far this year, through November 17, 2024, TSA officers have intercepted 36 guns at Reagan National Airport checkpoints. Last year, officers seized 39 guns at airport TSA checkpoints, and the year before that 29 guns were seized.
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2024-11-20 05:09:00
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World Today News: Thank you for joining us today, ladies and gentlemen. As the editor, I’d like to introduce our first guest, TSA Officer John Doe, who was directly involved in the incident involving the cabin crew member carrying a loaded gun at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. Officer Doe, can you share with our readers the procedure you followed when you discovered the gun in the cabin crew member’s possession?
Guest 1: Well, as per protocol, when we discovered the gun, we immediately notified the airport authorities and secured the area. Our primary concern was always the safety of everyone present at the airport, including the crew member herself. We then followed the necessary procedures to confiscate the weapon and ensure that no harm came to anyone.
World Today News: That’s very reassuring to hear. Moving on, let’s talk about the possible motivations behind this incident. We know that the TSA has strict guidelines for carrying firearms. What do you make of the cabin crew member’s actions? Can you share any insights into her state of mind or possible intentions?
Guest 2: As the director of federal security for the airport, I can tell you that we take these incidents very seriously. We have trained our staff to be on high alert for any potential security threats, and this was no different. However, we cannot speculate on the crew member’s motives without further investigation. What we do know is that bringing a loaded gun through a TSA checkpoint is strictly against the rules, and we have to ensure that our guidelines are followed to maintain the safety of everyone involved.
World Today News: Absolutely. Looking at the bigger picture, what about the implications of this incident for cabin crew members and airport security in general? Are there any additional measures that need to be taken to prevent such incidents in the future?
Guest 1: Well, we are always looking at ways to improve our security measures. But it’s important to note that most cabin crew members are diligent and follow the rules. This incident was an isolated one. However, we do remind all employees, including cabin crew members, of the restrictions on bringing prohibited items through security checks. Additionally, we continue to educate our staff on identifying potential threats and making sure they remain vigil
