(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Allegheny County Police Department, Posted on Facebook on November 8th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) TSA requested the help of the Allegheny County Police Department after guns were found at checkpoints five separate times at the Pittsburgh International Airport since November 1st. 

Guns have been found at that airport 24 times so far this year. 

The Allegheny County Police Department shared photos of four of the five guns found. 

All of these weapons appeared to have ammunition as well. 

The Allegheny County Police Department is repeating this message they give travelers every year in response to this uptick in calls, because a spokesperson for that department stated: 

“Firearms are not permitted through airport security checkpoints. Travelers who bring a firearm to a checkpoint may face criminal charges, removal from the screening process, travel delays, and substantial federal civil penalties.” 

Travelers are encouraged to check all of their backpacks, briefcases, carry-on bags and purses for prohibited items before taking them into an airport. 

TSA fines can reach up to a total of $12,210 for a first offense and a total of up to $17,062 for repeat offenders.