TSA Discovers Stolen Cannonballs in Checked Luggage at Gulf Shores Airport
A TSA officer at Gulf Shores International Airport in Alabama discovered five stolen cannonballs in a checked bag. The cannonballs, ranging in size, were found wrapped in paper towels and were determined to be inert but banned from air travel.…
Portland, OR, July 26, 2026 —
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Gulf Shores International Airport in Alabama intercepted a traveler attempting to transport five historical cannonballs in a checked bag. The discovery was made during routine screening of luggage.
The cannonballs, which varied in size, were reportedly found wrapped in paper towels. While authorities determined the artifacts to be inert, they are prohibited from being transported on aircraft due to their nature and potential classification as prohibited items.
Further investigation by authorities revealed that the cannonballs were stolen from Fort Morgan, a historic site located in close proximity to the airport. The specific circumstances surrounding the theft and the timeline of events were not immediately provided.
The TSA has not released the name of the individual found with the cannonballs, nor has it detailed the specific actions taken following the discovery. Information regarding any potential charges or fines associated with the transportation of stolen historical artifacts was not available at the time of reporting.
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