We get concerned when strange things happen in Hawaii, especially as it relates to Hawaii travel. So when a large .50 caliber round known for use in heavy machine guns and anti-aircraft and other material weapons showed up going through the luggage scanner at Honolulu airport on Friday, we took notice. We’ve been waiting for updates on the events and just what happened. There has been little follow-up information about it, however, many days later. Why? Certainly there are questions remaining to be answered.
Dangerous ammunition hidden in passenger luggage in Hawaii.
The information was revealed last week by the TSA on X when they said, “@DOTHawaii discovered this 50 caliber anti-aircraft round hidden inside of a coffee-filled thermos. Multiple law enforcement agencies &
@usairforce Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded. This can’t fly in either carry-on or checked bags.”
As a result, TSA evacuate the checked baggage room early on Friday morning, when the ammunition was found by the airport x-ray security screening.
A .50 caliber round is for military use, and is considered anti-aircraft/anti-material.
These were designed originally for military use, it is frequently associated with heavy machine guns. Such .50 caliber ammunition is also used in anti-material rifles designed to penetrate armored vehicles and equipment.
Transporting of ammunition, especially of this large caliber, is subject to strict regulation in order to ensure passenger safety and security. Discovering such ammunition in a Hawaii passenger’s checked bag at Honolulu Airport raises serious security concerns. The good news, of course, is that it was caught!
Nonetheless, finding this in passenger luggage remains concerning due to the potential threat it might have posed. Unlawful possession or transportation of such ammunition can result in serious legal consequences, and airports like HNL have strict security measures to detect and address such concerns. We’re waiting to learn more.
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