Switchblade found at Newark Airport checkpoint - Los Angeles Local News, Weather, and Traffic

Switchblade found at Newark Airport checkpoint

Posted: Updated:
NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) -

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it stopped a passenger trying to go through a checkpoint with a switchblade at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday morning.

A spokesperson tweeted:  "Perfect way to delay fellow passengers + get in trouble with law enforcement."

No other details on the passenger or incident were immediately available.

Just this week, it was reported that the TSA had confiscated more than 1,500 firearms alone at airport security checkpoints in 2012.

  • New Jersey NewsNew Jersey News

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:21 GMT
    Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."
    Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."  Pitt stunned the crowd at the Clearview Cinemas when he walked in just before the start of the special screening.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:23:09 GMT
    New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
    New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:51:37 GMT
    (AP Photo)
    New Jersey's invasion of cicadas has started in the wake of two days of warm weather.
    New Jersey's invasion of cicadas has started in the wake of two days of warm weather.
Powered by WorldNow

KTTV FOX 11
1999 S. Bundy Dr.
Los Angeles CA 90025

Main: (310) 584-2000
News Tips? (310) 584-2025

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices