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Story summary
- A U.S. Marine was detained at Palm Springs International Airport after TSA discovered a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked baggage.
- The Marine stated he found the round in the field a year ago and thought it was inert due to its rust and corrosion.
- The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the round was live using X-ray technology and subsequently destroyed it in a desert area.
- No injuries occurred, and the case has been submitted to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office for potential criminal charges.
- The Marine may face administrative action from the Marine Corps and a civil penalty from the TSA.
