Loaded gun found in Des Moines woman’s carry-on at DSM airport

DES MOINES, Iowa — Officers with the Des Moines Police Department were called out to the Des Moines International Airport Friday morning after a gun was discovered during security screening.

The gun was located in the carry-on luggage of a 56-year-old Des Moines woman, according to Sgt. Paul Parizek of the DMPD. The .380 handgun was loaded.

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The woman told police she forgot the gun was in the carry-on.

Sgt. Parizek said she was cited and released to continue her travels.

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