Most Disturbing Things Found By Airport Security

Traveller unaware that a crossbow could be dangerous...

Image source: Pinterest'Did you pack your own bag?'  - affirmative.  'Are you aware this item is dangerous?' - traveller looks puzzled.  This crossbow owner thought that as the item had been dismantled, it was safe to put in his hand luggage.  There's people who have a brain cell and an odd one who doesn't!

Only a tiny gun ......... so it shouldn't break the rules

Image source PinterestThere should be a sign at security that explains even a small weapon is called a weapon and it's illegal to take as a carry on.  Even if it was a fake but looked real, the same rule would apply.  If a gun uses real rounds of bullets then it can't sit with you on the flight.

Looks suspiciously like bullets .....

Image source PinterestThese items were picked up as the security officer first thought they were bullets but on closer inspection it was confirmed they were whiskey stones (used instead of ice to keep the spirit cold).  The fact that they looked like bullets is enough to disallow them with hand luggage.

What a rubbish hiding place ....

Image source The MailIf you wanted to bring two inert grenades with you as a carry on, then you should have thought outside the box or the shoe box! This traveller, with no imagination, put them in each of his trainers, on full view, when they were checked.  Did he think they looked safer because they were in his footwear?

Roses AREN'T red, violets are blue .....

Image source QuoraTake note: if you want to smuggle a knife in with you, don't put it in flower wrap when the roses are well past their sell by date, so they look suspicious.  You will only draw attention to yourself and your secret will be unwrapped.  The sweet smell of security staff will remove the possible stabbing instrument.

These tarantulas will have a job escaping ......

Image source The MailDozens of individually packaged Mexican red kneed tarantulas made it onto a plane in a checked bag.  It's strange how they weren't found!  Customs officials on arrival in Zurich were more observant and even if they were scared of spiders, it wouldn't have mattered because the tarantulas had all died from the cold.

Line from poem - I need my sword to take on board.....

Image source QuoraGiving this traveller the benefit of the doubt, if he was to pack his sword in a suitcase for the hold, it would have to be a big case.  Reasons for failing to get through security include getting in the way of the food trolley, too long to tuck under the seat and scaring the life out of other passengers.

An upcycled 'something' to go up in the air .......

Image source PinterestNothing like being creative as long as the finished product is kept in a locked cupboard at home and not on the conveyor belt at the airport.  Whatever possessed the owner of this 'thing' to come up with the idea of wrapping a paint roller with sandpaper, screws and wire?

It's only a phone, honestly ......

Image source PinterestWhen is a phone not a phone?  When it's a stun gun!  A naughty traveller tried to get past security with his so called mobile device, even pretending to take a call.  Officers are well clued up to realise he's having an imaginary conversation, as there's no signal in that particular part of the airport!  The gun was confiscated after the owner finished his call.

No snakes on the plane!

Image source Sam GrundySlimy and scary, wiggly and curly - but that's enough about the airport staff.  Let's mention the python that was stashed inside an external hard drive case.  Being a timid, shy python, it protected it's modesty with a nylon stocking  (colour American tan).

New Winter Gloves?

Image source The SunThis item may have just been a prop or the owner might suffer with cold hands but security weren't impressed at what appeared to be a leather glove (at least it wasn't plastic), with knives for fingers.  The glove man might have wanted to use it to cut up his food!

Haha ........I know it looks real - good isn't it ......

Image source The SunThere are many fakes floating around - fake designer handbags, an odd imitation Rolex and even fake hair (extensions).  However, it's taking it a tad too far to want to impress everyone around you with the fake bomb you carefully made the night before you were due to fly

It's teeny tiny and doing no harm.....

Image source QuoraSmall enough to fit into an empty mini tube of sour cream and onion Pringles (available on board for only £4.50), how cute is this gun.  The traveller assured staff he wasn't going to use it and only wanted it close to him as it was a family heirloom with lots of sentimental memories - like when his dad shot a neighbour that looked at him the wrong way!

Does my head look big in this?

Image source Mail OnlineThis whale lover, who hates drawing attention to himself, wanted to spread the word on 'Be Kind To Sharks, Dolphins, Whales and Herrings' day.  To save space in his carry on bag, he decided to wear the tasteful head.  Very brave, he wasn't even scared of its big teeth.

Unusual toilet roll holder ......... available on Amazon Prime

Image source QuoraAlthough it's pretty clear that this is not a weapon and was probably purchased at a joke shop (or garden centre) it looks like a replica and as such cannot be taken on board with the passenger.  Might be a good idea to tell him that toilet paper is available on the flight without bringing his own.

Got everything, mini sanitizer, tissues, tomahawk .....

Image source PinterestThis gobsmacked young man, on his way to visit his parents in Australia, who he hadn't seen since before the pandemic, admitted the killer tomahawk was a gift for his loved ones.  He chose it over a 2 foot long ...... Toblerone, in case it melted by the time he got there.

Ah ........ how cute!

Image source QuoraWhen this traveller had his bag checked at security, staff weren't sure at first glance what these two nicely coloured items were.  They ran through the list - unusual scone cutter, keyring for a girl (pink and purple and girly colours) or a PUNCHING WEAPON for self defence.  It was a no go.

How do you spell ......... concealed bomb?

Image source QuoraA lot of thought went in to preparing this keyboard for on board travel.  The stuff that looks like cereal in the plastic bag is dynamite flakes (not as tasty as Sugar Puffs) and the metal piece sitting on top is the blasting cap.  The switch to the left of the bag is intended to complete the circuit and actually set the bomb off.  Scary.

Modern Day Gunpowder Plot

Image source The MailNot sure why the owner of these two items didn't even bother to hide them under his packed lunch for the journey.  He got very angry that the tub of gunpowder and accompanying fuse were confiscated.  Was he going to make a few fireworks for Bonfire Night?

Security know it's a replica but rules are rules!

Image source The SunIt's obvious, even to a 3 year old, that this lovely shade of pink plastic grenade is a toy.  However, the rules applied under section 35, sub-section 2.5, sub-sub-section (b), 'let your common sense go out of the window, upset a kid and confiscate the bomb with immediate effect were carried out.

Don't use a nylon brush ..... causes split ends and stab wounds.....

Image source The SunThe smartly dressed beauty therapist displayed the 'brush' in a clear plastic bag, just as airlines recommend.  Instead of getting a pat on the back for obeying rules, her 'brush', which she said was a hair divider (a very sharp one) turned out to be an illegal weapon.

Playstation coasters .... kids will love them

Image source Mail OnlineThere's nothing worse than putting down a coffee cup and leaving a coffee ring on the table.  What a thoughtful traveller who takes coasters with him, wherever his goes, even on a night out in town.  Ooh, what's that inside the triangular one?  Don't worry - it's only a razor blade - slash!

A religious symbol....... or

Image source Mail OnlineThere's something to be admired about a hand made piece of jewellery.  Effort and love will have gone into making it and you will be inundated with requests from family and friends for similar pieces.  Ok, yes, I can do that for you - what size blade do you require?

Always be prepared with a brolly .... even if no rain is forecast ...

Image source Pinterest ....You know how you can get a hand carved animal head as the handle for a wooden walking stick.  Well, now umbrellas are being custom made for those days when it's definitely not going to rain and they include a handle, complete with knuckle duster.  Great for a good punch up.

Squelch, squish ..... stupid

Image source The SunWhen you think you've seen it all and security officers generally have, it's always refreshing when a traveller is inventive.  As a female squelched her way through the airport in Melbourne with a very strange swagger, a strip search revealed bags of tropical fish.  The kind hearted woman made sure they each had sufficient water to stay alive - bless.

Ow - Mieow .....

Image source Mail OnlineEven if it's the first time you have flown, you will be aware of what you can and can't travel with.  This particular person should have googled if it was acceptable to  stick a 6 month old kitten in the case.  Just in case you're crying at this point, rest assured Tibbles was handed over to a local humane society.

Are my eyes deceiving me ......... did that case move on its own?

Image source Mail OnlineUnbelievable but completely true, an 8 year old boy was smuggled from Morocco to Spain in a tiny suitcase.  It was pure luck that he survived, maybe because it was a short journey .... but still.  The lengths people will go to, to avoid buying a ticket.

A cut above ........

Image source Mail OnlineIsn't it annoying when you order online and the small sewing scissors you bought for your holiday turned out to be garden shears for a very tall person?  As the store you bought them from doesn't accept returns, nothing for it but to use them instead and hope nobody notices.

Knives are dangerous but so is ........

Image source QuoraSo we've already established that knives can't go in a carry on bag but the real problem here is the flare pen gun on the other side of the phone.  Flares contain explosive materials so there is every chance you will be stopped and questioned.  Don't act all innocently - you know what you were doing!

Anything up there?

Image source The GuardianWe thought we'd finish off with something a bit different, not an item in hand luggage but equally as entertaining!  Two guys were walking through Customs in India - walking with a very strange gait.  Nothing showed when strip searched but a rectal examination (sorry) revealed all these gold ingots.  That story is priceless!

Surprisingly, The Problem Here Isn't The Alligator Head

Image Source / DiplyThis grenade is just a fake, but you can understand the unneeded drama and man hours it causes. Even if it's obvious it's a replica, an explosives expert still needs to be brought to confirm it's not real. And in this scenario, the alligator head is all good to go, it's the fake grenade that's the problem.

You Didn't See (Saw) Anything

Image Source / DiplyApparently some people actually need to be told that you can't fly with a saw. This person didn't even attempt to hide it in their luggage or wrap it in anything, either. They literally carried it on the plane and sat with it by their side. They didn't even pay for an extra seat for it, for shame!

Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No, It's A Cane!

Image Source / DiplyYou've gotta admit, this is one snazzy-looking cane, but it's also a sword. Some people with these cane swords actually aren't aware there's a blade inside - which is just bad luck if they do get caught at the airport without knowing anything about the weapon.

If I Could Just Bring This On Board, That Would Be Grate

Image Source / DiplyThe most surprising thing about this one isn't that someone would bring a cheese grater on board, it's that it's actually allowed. You'd think this would be a valid weapon - seeing as that would grate someone's skin off or take an eye out - but it's perfectly fine to travel on board!

A Fish That Can Defend Itself

Image Source / DiplyWhat could have simply been an adorable wooden fish bottle opener that would have been allowed to fly (rather than swim) all over the world instantly has to be banned because of the knife attachment. It looks kinda blunt, but a knife is still a knife.

Can You Guess Which One Is The Problem?

Image Source / DiplyThis one might surprise you because your first thought might have been one (or both) of the two knives on the left, but the real issue here is the flare gun pen on the right hand side. A flare is classed as an explosive, so there's no way that's ever getting on a plane.

Props For Them Being Creative

Image Source / DiplyDespite the stupidity of some of these items, you gotta hand it to these people thinking in oddly creative ways. This person tried to conceal this knife instead a toiletry bottle. Even if you managed to get it through, surely that's going to ruin the metal!

Is That A Monkey In Your Pants Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?

Image Source / BaklolThe monkey wasn't even the only problem with this guy. This one sounds like some sort of magic act gone wrong, but the passenger on a flight to Indonesia was pulled for 50 orchids in his luggage, which then released two birds from his case when checked - before, finally, a monkey was discovered down his pants. But not one - two!

No Matter How Pretty The Pepper Spray Is, It's Still Not Allowed

Image Source / DiplyYou can bling it up all you like, but it isn't gonna blind airport security into not seeing what this really is. Pepper spray isn't allowed on board with carry-on luggage, but it is actually possible to check it in with your luggage if it's of a certain amount.

A Bit Of Good Luck For The Flight?

Image Source / DiplyThere are a lot of scared flyers out there, so maybe this one is just a little good luck charm - it's a horseshoe, after all. But, surprisingly, this horseshoe is actually allowed on board as well as in carry on luggage. When it legitimately looks like a weapon in itself.

This Creepy Mask Is More Innocent Than It Appears

Image Source / DiplyYou might not think this mask wold be allowed on a flight on the sheer principle that it's creepy AF, but it's actually allowed. This LED beauty mask is actually probably a must-carry for many tired travellers in need of a skin boost. You can take it on a plane - but you might not want to wear it whilst having your passport photo checked.

Let's Put A Smile On That Face

Image Source / DiplyWhat's more worrying - the fact that this person wanted to take a brick on their flight, or that they drew a smiley face on it, for whatever reason? So understandably this heavy brick isn't allowed as a carry on, but apparently it's okay to be checked in with luggage. So it can just be happy to be included, I guess.

Are You For Eel?

Image Source / DiplyThese eels would actually have been allowed on board no problem if it wasn't for the fact that the passenger in question was trying to smuggle them in. While pets and certain animals are usually allowed, these had to be confiscated and the U.S Fish and Wildlife service contacted.

I Hope All These Phones Weren't Set To Vibrate

Image Source / DiplyTrying to smuggle in one phone is one thing - but trying to smuggle in 94 iPhones is another. But why stop at 94? You can still see some bare patches of skin freed up there, there's no excuse for not trying. This man was caught by Chinese customs police after he'd fashioned a whole new armour for himself.

Don't Like Airplane Food? Bring Your Own!

Image Source / DiplyThis passenger was apparently stopped by TSA and had her luggage searched only to find around 20 bags of Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Maybe the fact that there were so many flamin' hot snacks could have been a fire hazard?

You Know That Feeling When You Can Feel A Clothes Label Digging Into You?

Image Source / BaklolWell this takes it to a whole new dangerous level. Because it's not a clothing label you've left on by accident... it's a full on razor blade that this guy purposefully stitched into the seam of his jeans. And what was he gonna do if he accidentally cut himself?

This Person Had A Killer Hair Do

Image Source / BaklolWhy is it that so many weapons and knives are concealed in combs and brushes? So you can fix your hair one minute, and fix your enemies the next? There's multi-tasking, and then there's this comb that was (luckily) seized at Charleston International Airport.

What Do You Do To A Noisy Bird? Put A Sock In It

Image Source / BaklolThis one is just beyond cruel. This woman had tried to smuggle two rare birds through security by taping them to her leg and chest. But she didn't just try to tape them in place - she shoved them in a sock and completely taped them up at each end. Karma, you take this one.

This One's A Head Scratcher

Image Source / BaklolYep, that's exactly what it looks like - a human skull. But to make it (maybe) less creepy, the skull was actually brought along by accident, by a guy who'd bought some clay pots on vacation and had no idea that this skull was inside. Okay, wait, that didn't make it any less creepy.

Blink Twice If You Need Help, Mickey

Image Source / BaklolIn a visual representation of the complete loss of childhood innocence, a gun was found smuggled inside a Mickey Mouse soft toy. To make it worse, it was the kid carrying the adorable toy as he was travelling along with his father.