TSA Finds Live 25mm Bomb in Marine's Checked Luggage at Palm Springs Airport
Key Takeaways
- TSA found 25 mm live explosive round in a Marine's checked baggage at Palm Springs.
- Palm Springs Police Department said the Marine was detained after discovery at the airport.
- The incident occurred Monday during checked-baggage screening at Palm Springs International Airport.
Live Bomb Found in Baggage
A U.S. Marine was detained after TSA found a live explosive round in his checked baggage.
“A US Marine is detained after TSA finds a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked bag PALM SPRINGS, Calif”
The Marine found the round in the field about a year ago and thought it wasn't live.
Rust and corrosion made identifying markings no longer visible.
Bomb Squad Confirms Live Ordnance
Bomb squad used X-ray technology to confirm it was a live round.
The round was safely destroyed in a desert area near Interstate 10.
No one was hurt in the incident.
Legal and Military Consequences
The case was submitted to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office for review.
“FILE -The badge and TSA logo patch are seen on the uniform of a Transportation Security Administration employee at one of the security checkpoints inside Lambert- St”
The Marine was released to military authorities.
He could face administrative action and civil penalties.
Marine Corps Responds
The 1st Marine Division was aware of the incident.
They declined to provide further information due to a pending investigation.
TSA did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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