BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- A Transportation Security Administration officer at the Boise Airport detected two handguns within an hour at a security checkpoint.
TSA officials say the officer operating an X-ray screener at 11:15 a.m. Thursday spotted an unloaded Glock 9mm handgun in a carry-on bag belonging to a man traveling to Los Angeles International Airport.
A short time later the same officer spotted a loaded Charter Arms revolver belonging to a woman escorting a ticketed passenger who needed assistance.
Both individuals received citations, and TSA can levy a civil penalty up to $7,500 for bringing a dangerous weapon to a checkpoint.
Officials say that's seven firearms found this year at Boise Airport security checkpoints.
