Airport X-ray exposes dangerous weapon illegally concealed in passenger's carry-on
KEY POINTS
- •TSA officers at New York's Watertown International Airport found a spent M18 smoke grenade inside a traveler's carry-on bag — and the person had a strange excuse.
- •Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
- •Additional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the Fox News Latest newsroom.
PUBLISHED SAT, SEP 5 2026•(5h ago)

TSA officers at New York's Watertown International Airport found a spent M18 smoke grenade inside a traveler's carry-on bag — and the person had a strange excuse.
Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
“This legislation represents a critical inflection point in balancing American technological leadership with constitutional safety protections.”
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