A woman traveling through Los Angeles International Airport was stopped by the Transportation Security Administration last weekend after agents found 88 prohibited items in her luggage.
The unnamed woman, who was trying to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, had 82 consumer-grade fireworks, three knives, two replica guns and a canister of pepper spray, the TSA said in a release Friday.
The TSA alerted airport police, who confiscated the fireworks and interviewed the passenger. The TSA didn’t say whether the woman received a citation or is facing any charges.
Explosives are banned in checked and carry-on luggage. Replica guns, which can’t fire live ammunition, and knives are allowed only in checked luggage.
As for pepper spray, containers of 4 ounces or less are allowed in checked bags provided they have safety measures to prevent the spray from being released by accident.
Some airlines prohibit pepper spray beyond the federal limit.
• Brad Matthews can be reached at bmatthews@washingtontimes.com.
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