Both men were arrested on state weapons charges, authorities said
NEWARK - Two people have been arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport since Monday after attempting to board flights carrying dangerous weapons, authorities said.
According to Port Authority, the first incident came Monday night, when a West Allenhurst man was caught stashing a .45-caliber handgun inside his carry-on bag. A TSA officer noticed the firearm as it passed through an X-Ray on a conveyor belt.
The man, who was scheduled to fly to Dallas, was arrested on a state weapons charge, and the gun was confiscated, officials said.
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On Thursday morning, an unidentified man was arrested after an agent noticed an icepick affixed to a removable handle on his cane, CBS New York reported.
Airport operations were not affected during either incident.
The arrests come are the latest in a string of passengers attempting to board flights while armed.
Port Authority officers charged an Orange man with carrying a .38-caliber gun into the airport last week, and a Lacey Township man was allegedly collared after packing a .25-caliber handgun into his bag on Dec. 6.
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