Woman charged with felony for carrying unlicensed gun through Pittsburgh airport security.

Allegheny County Police charged 61-year-old Lynda Lee with carrying an unlicensed handgun through Pittsburgh International Airport's security checkpoint. Lee, who lacked a concealed-carry permit, faces a felony charge. TSA protocol requires stopping the conveyor belt and notifying police upon detecting a firearm. Passengers must declare guns in checked baggage, or they risk civil fines up to $15,000.

November 23, 2024
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