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Not cleared for takeoff: TSA officers at El Paso discover military fuse in checked bag
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · As published by tsa.gov
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the incident is available from the Transportation Security Administration. TSA officers made a notable discovery in a checked bag.
TSA officers made a notable discovery in a checked bag. A military fuse was found, which is not permitted in luggage.
Further information about the incident is available from the Transportation Security Administration. The discovery was made by officers at a specific location.
Details about the circumstances surrounding the discovery can be found on the TSA website, tsa.gov.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: tsa.gov ·
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