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Gun, ammo found in passenger’s bag at Orlando International Airport

German Espinosa arrested on charge of carrying concealed weapon

Tower at Orlando International Airport (OIA) (WKMG)

ORLANDO, Fla. – A passenger is facing charges after deputies say he tried to sneak a gun through a security checkpoint at Orlando International Airport.

Investigators say German Espinosa, 29, was carrying a backpack with a 9mm firearm and several bullets inside it.

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Deputies say a airport security screener made the discovery after putting Epinosa’s bag through an X-ray machine.

Investigators say Espinosa did not have a permit to carry a concealed firearm.

Espinosa was booked into the Orange County Jail and has since been released.


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Cathleigh is a newscast producer and has been with News 6 since 2014. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications, with a focus in broadcast journalism. Cathleigh produces the 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. newscasts.

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