Concealed 4-inch blade found inside baseball-bat flashlight at Tampa airport
TSA officers at Tampa International Airport discovered a 4-inch double-edged knife concealed inside a baseball-bat shaped flashlight during carry-on screening. The passenger initially claimed not to know about it but later admitted hiding it beneath the suitcase lining and was arrested and barred from traveling. Security experts note blades can be artfully concealed in everyday items, and travelers should pack their own bags and not test security, as penalties and potential TSA PreCheck consequences can follow.