Pittsburgh TSA agents detain woman, find loaded gun at airport checkpoint

PITTSBURGH — The Transportation Security Administration stopped an Ohio woman at Pittsburgh International Airport Thursday with a loaded handgun in her carry-on bag.

TSA officials said the woman, from Austintown, Ohio was stopped at the checkpoint and agents discovered a .380 caliber handgun, fully loaded in her carry-on bag.

TSA agents contacted Allegheny County Police who detained the woman for questioning and took the firearm.

RESOURCE LINK: Traveler information for firearms and ammunition

Last year, TSA officers found 32 firearms at the checkpoint.

Even if you have a concealed carry permit, you cannot bring a gun through a TSA checkpoint.

Offenders can face a hefty fine.

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