Man arrested after gun found in bag at Orlando International Airport

Gun was loaded with ammunition in carry-on, officials say

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man was arrested at Orlando International Airport after a gun was found inside his luggage.

A TSA agent was searching through a passenger's carry-on bag Monday and found a 9mm gun, officials said.

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According to agents, the weapon was loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition.

Orlando police took the gun and arrested its owner, who was scheduled to fly to Chicago.

Five guns have now been confiscated at Orlando International Airport this month, according to officials.


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