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If you’ve flown since 2001, you know that the TSA doesn’t mess around. They’re fairly strict about the items you’re allowed to bring on a plane whether they’re in your carry-on or your check bag. While you can spend a few hours reading through all the TSA banned items, most of them are pretty much common sense. Still, this doesn’t stop some foolhardy (or just forgetful) and downright dangerous people from attempting to bring them on board.
It’s here! “TSA’s Top 10 Catches of 2021!” From bear spray to meth-rritos, our officers found some truly unusual items. They worked hard to keep travelers safe as they returned to the skies. What would you pick as your number one catch? Let us know! #TSATop10 pic.twitter.com/3o2zQs5IrC
— TSA (@TSA) January 10, 2022
While there are thousands of banned items removed from luggage on a daily basis, some are a little more noteworthy than others. Lucky for us, the TSA recently tweeted a video showing its “top 10 catches of 2021.” It’s not a list of the most commonly confiscated items, but it is the most head-scratching, strange, and ridiculous items. Keep scrolling to see all of the ridiculousness.
TSA Confiscated Items
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Chainsaw - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Photo: Heinz Tschanz-Hofmann / EyeEm (Getty Images)
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Cleaver - Harrisburg International Airport
Photo: Theerasak Tammachuen / EyeEm (Getty Images)
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Meth burrito - Houston William P. Hobby International Airport
Photo: JackF (Getty Images)
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Wine holder (shaped like a firearm) - Sacramento International Airport
Photo: Gheorhge (Getty Images)
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Bear spray - Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Photo: Timon Schneider (Getty Images)
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Bullets in deodorant - Atlantic City International Airport
Photo: DonNichols (Getty Images)
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Machete - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Photo: fcafotodigital (Getty Images)
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Firearm buckle - Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Photo: JoeKinGz (Getty Images)
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Fireworks - Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Photo: Diane Labombarbe (Getty Images)
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Pistol - Newark Liberty International Airport
Photo: Peter Dazeley (Getty Images)
