Boise & Garden City

Loaded gun found in carry-on bag at Boise Airport, TSA says. Man was headed to Seattle

TSA security guards found a loaded handgun Thursday at the Boise Airport, officials said.

Workers found the loaded 9mm handgun in the carry-on luggage of a man who was heading to Seattle, according to a Transportation Security Administration news release.

“This is the 2nd firearm discovered there in 2020,” the news release said. “Reminder: guns should always travel in checked luggage.”

Related Stories from Idaho Statesman
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER