A government-funded agency tasked with keeping air passengers safe was surprised to discover a weapon concealed in the most unlikely of places on July 23.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) found a knife hidden in a bunch of flowers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 14 miles south of downtown Seattle.
Officers were shocked to make the surprise discovery after opening a carry-on bag during routine screening.
TSA confirmed on social media the passenger who is accused of carrying the concealed weapon will be fined.
“Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped,” TSA said on Instagram. “Knives of any kind are not allowed in your carry-on.”
The only blades that can be allowed in carry-on bags are either plastic or round-bladed butter knives.
TSA urged all people traveling by air to take this warning seriously.
“We’re not just pollen your leg,” TSA said. “Let us bee clear, you won’t have knife day if you try to sneak a prohibited item through TSA security.”
The administration also warned passengers not to hide any unlawful items during the screening process.
“So once and flor-al, don’t hide prohibited items in your carry-on,” TSA said. “This is our advice to you, take it or leaf it.”
