A US Marine is detained after TSA finds a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked bag - AP News
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A U.S. Marine was detained after TSA discovered a live 25mm explosive round in his checked baggage.
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A US Marine was detained after Transportation Security Administration officers discovered a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked baggage. TSA agents discovered the ordnance during routine screening procedures at an airport checkpoint. Federal law prohibits passengers from transporting ammunition and explosives in checked or carry-on luggage, with limited exceptions for unloaded firearms under strict conditions. The incident triggered a security response and law enforcement investigation into how the round made it past initial screening. Charges or additional penalties may follow depending on the Marine's explanation and the jurisdiction's prosecution decisions.
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