TSA discovers loaded firearm during X-ray screening at Colorado Springs Airport

The Transportation Security Administration discovered a loaded firearm Friday morning during a security checkpoint at the Colorado Springs Airport.

According to a press release, the 40 caliber Smith and Wesson was discovered loaded with 16 rounds and found inside the passenger’s carry-on bag at the X-ray screening checkpoint.

The Colorado Springs police showed up at the airport and took possession of the firearm and interviewed the passenger. The passenger was later able to continue through the airport.

Colorado TSA Federal Security Director Larry Nau said this is the tenth firearm his team has found this year at Colorado Springs.