TSA Discovers Handgun Hidden in Baby Stroller at Houston Airport
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TSA Discovers Handgun Hidden in Baby Stroller at Houston Airport

October 2, 2025
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Transportation Security Administration officers found a loaded handgun cleverly concealed inside a baby stroller at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, one of many outrageous weapons interception attempts in 2024.

In one of the most audacious weapons smuggling attempts of 2024, TSA officers at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport discovered a loaded handgun hidden inside a baby stroller during routine screening. The weapon was concealed in a compartment of the stroller, presumably to avoid detection by making it seem like an innocent baby item. The attempt failed when X-ray screening revealed the gun's outline. The passenger faced federal charges and fines up to $15,000 for attempting to bring a weapon through security. This was part of a broader trend of creative but ultimately futile attempts to smuggle prohibited items through airport security, including firearms hidden in LEGO boxes, boots, and various other everyday items. The incident raised concerns about how passengers were willing to use children's items to smuggle dangerous weapons, and whether more sophisticated screening was needed for seemingly innocent baby gear.

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