As the holiday travel season peaks, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding passengers of its guidelines on prohibited items, with an unusual focus on hidden weapons. Patty Mancha, a TSA spokeswoman, highlights a recurring issue: travelers attempting to bring concealed swords through airport security. Recently, TSA agents at San Antonio International Airport intercepted an elderly passenger carrying a sword hidden inside his walking cane.
Mancha notes that incidents involving concealed weapons, such as cane swords, occur more frequently than many realize. She urges travelers to thoroughly inspect their belongings and avoid bringing prohibited items through security checkpoints, as such. . .