A security screening at an airport in Alabama led to the discovery of stolen cannon balls in a passenger's luggage. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) made the unusual find earlier this month at the Gulf Shores International Airport. The cannon balls, which were wrapped in paper towels, were detected by a TSA officer using an X-ray machine.

The officer was unable to see the entire object and was concerned it might be an explosive. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the response of the TSA officer who made the discovery.