TSA Just Revealed The Top 10 Most Absurd Items Found At Checkpoints In 2024

TSA recently shared to X their top 10 list of prohibited items found at security checkpoints across U.S. airports in 2024, and the list will definitely rattle you.

Justine Golata - Senior Staff Writer • January 8, 2025

TSA agents and passengers going through screening — Wikimedia Commons / U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Though TSA permits you to pack some pretty wacky items in your suitcase, there’s of course very strict rules on what passengers can and cannot bring onboard. Unfortunately, some travelers still try their best to get away with packing prohibited items.

The TSA released the top 10 most unusual finds at security checkpoints in 2024 and the list will surely surprise you. Here’s the countdown:

10. Weed in a Jif peanut butter jar

✈️ Asheville Regional Airport

9. Knife inside a shoe

In this case, the traveler claimed they were unaware a knife was in their shoe…

✈️ Williamsburg International Airport

8. Gun parts inside a shoe inside a LEGO box

✈️ Newark International Airport

7. Knife inside a laptop

✈️ Seattle Tacoma International Airport

6. Vape inside toothpaste

✈️ Chicago Midway Airport

5. Gun inside a teapot

✈️ Portland International Airport

4. Meth inside a crutch

✈️ Portsmouth International Airport

3. Live snakes in pants

✈️ Miami International Airport

2. Replica explosive from a walkie talkie

✈️ El Paso International Airport

1. Gun inside a baby stroller

✈️ William P Hobby Airport

So next time your flying, be sure to only pack permitted items in your suitcase. Moreover, keep in mind that these common behaviors when flying could get you flagged by TSA.