A Roanoke man was cited for bringing a loaded 9mm handgun to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport's security checkpoint in 2024.
A Roanoke man was stopped at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport for bringing a loaded 9mm handgun with nine bullets to the security checkpoint. TSA officers discovered the firearm in his carry-on bag after being alerted by the X-ray unit. The man was cited on a weapons charge, with a potential civil penalty of up to $15,000. Last year, five guns were seized at the airport's security checkpoints, with this being the first incident in 2024.
April 05, 2024
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