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Woman caught trying to sneak ‘samurai sword’ onto flight out of LaGuardia Airport

A woman was arrested after trying to sneak a samurai sword into her carry-on bag at New York City's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) spokesperson said the weapon was discovered on Monday when an unidentified woman was having her bag checked before boarding a flight. told NBC News.

Officers discovered the sword when they X-rayed the woman's bag. @TSA_Northeast/X
The incident occurred at New York City's LaGuardia Airport. Getty Images

TSA officers immediately contacted Port Authority Police, who seized a large knife.

agency Posted a photo of the swordwith an ornate black handle.

The weapon was seized by TSA officers. UCG/Universal Images Group (Getty Images)

A TSA spokesperson said the woman was issued a summons to appear in court later this year.

The Post contacted the TSA and Port Authority Police for additional information.

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