ORLANDO, Fla. It was a busy week across Florida for TSA officers who said they intercepted 12 guns state-wide in the last nine days.
According to a news release, one gun was intercepted each day at the Orlando International Airport on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Ten other guns were intercepted from passengers going through security checkpoints in Miami, Jacksonville, Ft. Lauderdale, Tamps, Panama City and Ft. Walton Beach.
TSA officials said nine men and three women between the ages of 22 and 45, face a civil penalty from the agency that may exceed $13,000, regardless of whether they were arrested by local police.
The diligence of our officers during these trying times exemplifies their dedication to their mission to keep travelers safe every day of the year.