Transportation Security Administration officers at Spokane International Airport (GEG) made a startling discovery when screening checked luggage: 14 inert rocket-propelled grenades.
The items, while not live munitions, are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage due to their resemblance to functional explosives and the potential alarm they can cause during security screening. TSA officers flagged the items during routine checks, halting them before the luggage could be loaded for transport.
According to TSA’s incident report, the RPGs were inert models. However, TSA policy treats any replica of an explosive device as a security threat, requiring removal from the baggage system. The passenger’s intended travel plans were not disclosed, and there has been no confirmation of whether charges will be filed…