Loaded gun found in carry-on at Richmond airport

The .380-caliber handgun was detected by an X-ray machine. (Source: TSA)
The .380-caliber handgun was detected by an X-ray machine. (Source: TSA)
Updated: Aug. 31, 2018 at 4:06 PM EDT
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RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - A Fredericksburg man was arrested Thursday at Richmond International Airport after a loaded handgun was found in his carry-on luggage.

The .380-caliber handgun was identified by the X-ray at the security checkpoint.

The gun is the ninth that has been confiscated at the airport this year. In 2017, 18 guns were confiscated by TSA at security checkpoints in Richmond.

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