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TSA Finds Hidden Knife After Passenger Tapes It In Bag

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  • TSA officers at Dane County Regional Airport seized a concealed knife from a passenger’s carry-on.
  • The passenger taped the knife inside her bag to avoid $100 checked-baggage fee for camping.
  • She admitted she hid the knife because she doubted TSA would find it.
  • Supervisor Andrew Kasten summoned Dane County Sheriff’s Office and TSA Manager Annie Lu.
  • Law officers arrived and cleared the passenger for travel after she surrendered the knife.