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TSA officers intercept Wolverine-style steel claws in Seattle carry-on bag
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TSA officers intercept Wolverine-style claws in Seattle carry-on bag
TSA officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport intercepted a set of sharp, claw-like blades in a passenger's carry-on bag on October 27, 2026. The item, described as resembling a mix of Wolverine and Freddy Krueger weapons, was identified via X-ray and voluntarily surrendered by the traveler. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to prevent prohibited sharp objects from entering aircraft cabins.
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