7 Things the TSA Confiscated, Then Put on Instagram

The Transportation Security Administration’s Instagram account might be the government’s best internet presence. From weapons to bear repellant to farm tools to more weapons—seriously, there are so many knives—we scrolled through the TSA’s account for some of the more bizarre and hilarious things the agency has seized at airport gates lately.

For future reference, “Batarangs” should be left in the Bat Cave

Just as Batman had to lecture Boy Wonder about fastening his bat-belt, we find ourselves once again reminding readers that Batarangs are not allowed in carry-on bags. These were discovered in a carry-on bag at the Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). #BOOM #CLASH #KABAM

A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Jul 5, 2017 at 3:36pm PDT

Even if the ninjas at the flea market have a great sale 

All of these items were discovered in a traveler’s carry-on bag at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). There must have been a really good sale at the flea market. #NinjasKeepTrying

A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Jun 28, 2017 at 3:41pm PDT

One man’s trash is another man’s live World War I explosive 

A traveler approached customer service prior to entering the checkpoint at Portland (PDX). He stated that he had some military collectables and wasn’t sure how to travel with them. When told to wait for a TSA Explosives Specialist, he simply wanted to throw them in the trash. The items were found to be actual live military ordnance. He was in possession of a live WWI projectile fuse, a live WWI grenade, and an inert grenade. They were given to him by a friend to sell for extra money. The Portland Air National Guard EOD team took possession of the items. This traveler did the right thing by asking first. We are very grateful that nobody was injured.

A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on May 7, 2017 at 1:31pm PDT

Bear-ter safe than sorry (Sorry!)

I’m not sure why you’d bring this into the cabin of an aircraft. I mean… if there is a bear on the plane, he bought a ticket same as you. Would you want a bear to walk up to your seat and spray you with mace? Doubtful… Now if you’re out in the forest and he’s trying to steal your pic-a-nic basket, that’s a different story. All varieties of mace are not allowed in carry-on property. Mace can be packed in checked baggage, but bear mace canisters usually exceed the allowable volume of less than four ounces. it also must have less than a two percent active ingredient of either CS or CN. It’s best to purchase the bear mace at your destination. This canister of mace was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Seattle – Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Apr 9, 2017 at 11:57am PDT

Satan’s fidget spinner, enough said

Satan’s fidget spinner was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). While normal #FidgetSpinners are permitted, this one is a weapon.

A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Jun 15, 2017 at 1:40pm PDT

“If you find yourself needing to travel with your sickle, please toss it in your checked bag.” 

If this were frozen, one might call it an “ice” sickle… Whatever you want to call it, please know that it’s prohibited in carry-on bags. If you find yourself needing to travel with your sickle, please toss it in your checked bag. This was discovered in a carry-on bag at the John Wayne Airport (SNA).

A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on May 16, 2017 at 5:44pm PDT

Better luck next time  

Sometimes prohibited items write their own captions. Knives of any size are not allowed in carry-on bags. Please pack them in your checked bags. This knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at LaGuardia (LGA).

A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 8, 2017 at 6:36pm PST

Xander Peters