Ralladores, abejas y dagas: los elementos más extraños incautados en aviones de EE.UU.

La cuenta de Instagram de la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés), es inusualmente activa comparada con la de otras entidades gubernamentales. La TSA es la encargada de garantizar la seguridad en todos los terminales de transporte de Estados Unidos, haciendo estrictos controles al ingreso de aeropuertos, ferrocarriles y metros del país.

En esa red social, la TSA se ha encargado de exhibir los elementos que han sido incautados en las entradas de las terminales aéreas del país.

Seguida por más de 519 mil personas, la cuenta presenta extraños cuchillos, armas y hasta granadas, elementos que por sentido común van a ser decomisados. Pero también han publicado elementos que a veces parecería un chiste encontrar en la maleta de un viajero: extintores, cabezas de dinosaurios de juguete, tarros con abejas y máquinas rebanadoras, son algunas de las pertenencias más extrañas que han hallado a pasajeros antes de abordar un avión.

Vea acá algunas de las curiosas incautaciones:

 

#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.

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

28 de Abr de 2016 a la(s) 2:30 PDT

 

Packing list: Socks. Toothbrush. Curling Iron. Post-apocalyptic bullet-adorned gas mask. While gas masks are allowed in carry-on bags, replica bullets are not. This was discovered in a carry-on bag at Miami (MIA). Maybe he was catching a one way flight to #FuryRoad?

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

1 de Nov de 2016 a la(s) 4:36 PDT

 

Have you ever debated about whether or not you can pack a certain item in your checked or carry-on bag? Fret no more! Now you can simply snap a picture and tweet it to @AskTSA or send it via Facebook Messenger and our team will get back to you promptly with an answer. If you're a regular follower of this account, I'm sure you can think of many situations where it would have behooved somebody to send us a picture first. And that's not all. Contact us about any TSA related issue or question you might have. We can even help you with TSA Pre✓ issues. We look forward to answering your questions, 8am-10pm ET weekdays; 9am-7pm weekends/holidays. #AskTSA #TSATravelTips

Read more!

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

No ad for you

18 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 3:31 PDT

 

Have you ever debated about whether or not you can pack a cheese grater/sponge destroyer? Fret no more! Now you can simply snap a picture and tweet it to @AskTSA or send it via Facebook Messenger and our team will get back to you promptly with an answer. If you're a regular follower of this account, I'm sure you can think of many situations where it would have behooved somebody to send us a picture first. And that's not all. Contact us about any TSA related issue or question you might have. We can even help you with TSA Pre✓ issues. We look forward to answering your questions, 8am-10pm ET weekdays; 9am-7pm weekends/holidays. #AskTSA #TSATravelTips

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

7 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 10:15 PDT

 

Have you ever debated about whether or not you can pack a certain item in your checked or carry-on bag? Like this fire extinguisher for example? Fret no more! Now you can simply snap a picture and tweet it to @AskTSA or send it via Facebook Messenger and our team will get back to you promptly with an answer. If you're a regular follower of this account, I'm sure you can think of many situations where it would have behooved somebody to send us a picture first. And that's not all. Contact us about any TSA related issue or question you might have. We can even help you with TSA Pre✓ issues. We look forward to answering your questions, 8am-10pm ET weekdays; 9am-7pm weekends/holidays. #AskTSA #TSATravelTips

Read more!

No ad for you

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

5 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 2:29 PDT

 

#TSATravelTips - All knives are prohibited from being packed in carry-on luggage. Please pack them in your checked luggage. These knives were discovered recently in separate incidents at (from left - right) San Jose (SJC), LaGuardia (LGA), New York (JFK) and Houston (IAH).

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

19 de Jul de 2016 a la(s) 7:14 PDT

 

#ProTip - When something has an explosive warning on it, there’s a good chance it’s not allowed on the plane. These firecrackers were discovered in a carry-on bag at Atlanta (ATL). All fireworks and firecrackers are prohibited from both carry-on and checked baggage. #TSATravelTips

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

6 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 12:23 PDT

 

You’ve likely heard that you’re not supposed to bring a knife to a gunfight? Well, you’re not supposed to bring either in your carry-on bag. Both replica weapons and knives are not allowed in carry-on bags. If you find yourself needing to travel with your gun knife, please pack it in your checked bag. This gun knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

No ad for you

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

3 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 1:02 PDT

 

This knuckle knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Memphis (MEM). Knives of any size are not allowed in carry-on bags. They must be packed in checked bags. #TSATravelTips

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

19 de Sep de 2016 a la(s) 4:01 PDT

 

Have you ever debated about whether or not you can pack a jar of bees from grandma, or any other types of items? Fret no more! Now you can simply snap a picture and tweet it to @AskTSA or send it via Facebook Messenger and our team will get back to you promptly with an answer. If you're a regular follower of this account, I'm sure you can think of many situations where it would have behooved somebody to send us a picture first. And that's not all. Contact us about any TSA related issue or question you might have. We can even help you with TSA Pre✓ issues. We look forward to answering your questions, 8am-10pm ET weekdays; 9am-7pm weekends/holidays. #AskTSA #TSATravelTips

No ad for you

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

8 de Sep de 2016 a la(s) 2:37 PDT

 

#TSAGoodCatch - This knife was discovered concealed in a bottle of pills at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Concealed knives can lead to fines and arrest. Please pack them in your checked bag.

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

2 de Sep de 2016 a la(s) 2:26 PDT

 

These inert grenades were discovered recently. Two were discovered in carry-on bags at Quad City (MLI) and Philadelphia (PHL). One was discovered in a checked bag at Missoula (MSO). So what’s the big deal if they’re inert? First off, we don’t know they’re inert until explosives professionals take a closer look, and that takes time and slows down the line. It can even lead to a complete shutdown and evacuation. Also, imagine the person sitting next to you on the plane pulling one of these out of their carry-on. No big deal, right? For these reasons, anything resembling a bomb or grenade is prohibited from both carry-on and checked bags. #TSATravelTips

No ad for you

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

24 de Ago de 2016 a la(s) 5:12 PDT

 

#TSAGoodCatch - This folding throwing star was discovered in a carry-on bag at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). These are prohibited from carry-on bags and should be packed in checked baggage. #Krull

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

7 de May de 2016 a la(s) 11:57 PDT

 

#TSATravelTips - Planning on traveling with an #Ecigarette or other type of electronic nicotine delivery system? If your device has a lithium battery, it can only be packed in your carry-on bag. Follow the link in our profile to read our latest blog post for more information.

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

6 de May de 2016 a la(s) 9:43 PDT

 

#TSAGoodCatch - Another #Batarang was discovered in a carry-on bag. This time it was at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Next time, leave your batarang in the bat cave, #Batman!

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

17 de Abr de 2016 a la(s) 11:26 PDT

 

#TSAGoodCatch - Yet another #Krull like bladed star was discovered in carry-on bag. This time is was discovered at McCarran International Airport (LAS).

No ad for you

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

2 de Feb de 2016 a la(s) 4:46 PST

 

#TBT April, 2014 - An 8.5” knife was discovered inside an enchilada at the Sonoma County Airport (STS). While this was a great catch, the passenger’s intent was delicious, not malicious, and she was cleared for travel. It’s always important to double check your bags and enchiladas.

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

28 de Ene de 2016 a la(s) 10:30 PST

 

Have you ever debated about whether or not you can pack a lemon or other food items?Fret no more! Now you can simply snap a picture and tweet it to @AskTSA or send it via Facebook Messenger and our team will get back to you promptly with an answer. If you're a regular follower of this account, I'm sure you can think of many situations where it would have behooved somebody to send us a picture first. And that's not all. Contact us about any TSA related issue or question you might have. We can even help you with TSA Pre✓ issues. We look forward to answering your questions, 8am-10pm ET weekdays; 9am-7pm weekends/holidays. #AskTSA #TSATravelTips #Thanksgiving #ThanksgivingTravel

No ad for you

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

20 de Nov de 2016 a la(s) 7:59 PST

 

#TSATravelTips - Don’t pack your homemade replica suicide vest. The traveler who packed this vest in his checked bag at Richmond (RIC) stated it was a prop intended for use in a live-action role-playing game (LARP). TSA explosives experts raced to the checked baggage room and the airport police were called immediately. Fortunately, the explosives experts determined the vest posed no danger. It has yet to be determined if the officer who searched the bag needed a change of clothing.

Una foto publicada por TSA (@tsa) el

27 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 2:58 PDT