15 objetos curiosos en equipaje de mano, decomisados antes de subir al avión

La Transportation Security Administration es una agencia nacional de los Estados Unidos que se encarga de gestionar los sistemas de seguridad de aeropuertos, metros y trenes del país. Su cuenta de Instagram es la prueba de que estos lugares son una locura, informó Play Ground. 

Para acercarse al público y responder inquietudes de los viajeros, la agencia abrió una cuenta en esta red social, donde comparten fotografías de los objetos que requisan a diario. Sin duda, muchos de ellos son asombrosos.

Varios de las pertenencias confiscadas serían permitidas si se facturaran en el equipaje de bodega; sin embargo, algunas personas creen que es correcto llevar armas y animales salvajes como equipaje de mano.

Estos son algunos de los objetos más extraños que han pasado por los escáneres de seguridad de varios aeropuertos estadounidenses.

Cadáver de utilería de la película ‘Masacre en Texas’

Talk about deadheading… This crusty ol' chap is actually a prop from the #TexasChainsawMassacre movie. He was brought through a checkpoint at the Atlanta (#ATL) International Airport, where as you can see, he was screened and sent on his jolly way. #TSAOnTheJob

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on May 15, 2016 at 3:41pm PDT

Una peinilla navaja

#TSAGoodCatch – This comb dagger was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Lihue Airport (LIH) in Hawaii. Knives are always prohibited in carry-on bags no matter the size. Concealed knives can lead to fines and arrest.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Apr 28, 2016 at 2:30pm PDT

Cinturón cuchillo

With a simple unsnap and pull, this mild mannered belt becomes BELT KNIFE! Clever idea, but a bad idea to wear it through the checkpoint or pack it in your carry-on bag. Concealed weapons can lead to fines and arrest. Please pack items such as this in your checked baggage. This was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). #TSAGoodCatch

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Oct 9, 2016 at 11:36am PDT

Botella de licor con caballitos de mar muertos

An oversized bottle of liquor was detected in a carry-on bag at Detroit (DTW). Not only was the large bottle of liquor prohibited, but so were the five dead endangered seahorses that were inside the bottle. Michigan Fish and Game responded and confiscated the bottle.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 19, 2016 at 11:22am PDT

Pedazos de un cráneo humano en un pote de arcilla

#TBT In April of 2013, our officers discovered human skull fragments in clay pots at the #FortLauderdale International Airport (#FLL)! The fragments weren’t a security threat, but they slowed down the screening process because the screening area became a crime scene! The passengers had just purchased the clay pots and had no idea skull fragments were inside.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 12, 2015 at 9:11am PDT

Tacones en forma de arma con accesorios de balas

#TSATravelTips – It’s a bad idea to pack anything in your carry-on bag that looks like a firearm and ammo as it will slow things down for you and the travelers in line behind you. These shoes and bullet wrist bands were discovered in a carry-on bag recently at the Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI). While replicas are prohibited in carry-on bags, these shoes could have been packed in checked baggage.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 21, 2016 at 2:30pm PDT

Un tomahawk

#TSAGoodCatch – This #tomahawk was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Jackson–Evers International Airport in Mississippi. While tomahawks are prohibited in carry-on bags, they may be packed in checked baggage that goes in the luggage hold under the plane.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 6, 2016 at 1:58pm PST

Una espada

#TSAGoodCatch – This sword was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Oct 16, 2015 at 4:29pm PDT

Tarro de espuma de afeitar lleno de marihuana

#TSAGoodCatch – A shaving cream can with a false bottom was discovered in a carry-on bag at Las Vegas (LAS). When the false bottom was removed, officers discovered a small plastic bag with marijuana, a metal pipe, a spoon, a lighter and a hair clip.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Feb 26, 2016 at 8:44pm PST

Un mazo

#TBT – May 2014 – This mallet was discovered in a traveler’s carry-on property at the Burlington International Airport (BTV). Items such as sledgehammers and mallets are considered bludgeons and are prohibited from being packed in carry-on bags. Checked baggage is fine.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Jan 7, 2016 at 9:30pm PST

Un cortador de carne

#TSATravelTips – This meat slicer was discovered recently in a carry-on bag at the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Blades on slicers, and food processors are razor sharp and are prohibited from being packed in carry-on bags.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Aug 14, 2015 at 5:04pm PDT

Un airbag

#TSATravelTips – An airbag was discovered in a carry-on bag at the #Sacramento (#SMF) International Airport. According to the #FAA Office of Security and Hazardous Material, airbag actuators are on the list of hazardous materials and are prohibited from transport aboard passenger aircraft. Read more info on why airbags are prohibited here: http://bit.ly/tsaairbag

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 3, 2015 at 4:05pm PST

Bolsa con anguilas

#TBT 2012 – These eels were discovered in a passenger’s checked bag at the #Miami (#MIA) International Airport. Among many other things, the passenger was attempting to transport 163 marine tropical fish and 22 invertebrates to #Maracaibo (MAR). The passenger surrendered the items to the @usfws (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). #TSAGoodCatch

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Jan 8, 2015 at 3:04pm PST

Cuerno relleno de pólvora

#TSAGoodCatch – This powder horn (full of black powder) was discovered in a carry-on bag at Albuquerque (ABQ). Black powder and all other forms of gun powder are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on May 1, 2016 at 2:19pm PDT

Culebras pequeñas empacadas en medias de nylon

#TBT – In August 2011 at the #Miami International Airport (#MIA), seven small snakes (stuffed in nylon stockings) were discovered in a traveler’s pants. In addition to the snakes, he also had three small turtles. The snakes and turtles were found using TSA’s Advanced Imaging Technology which allows TSA officers to find potential threat items concealed from plain sight. @USFWS officers arrived on the scene and took custody of the reptiles. The passenger was arrested and charged with violating the Lacey Act.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Nov 13, 2014 at 4:56pm PST