Airport security officers found an unusual hiding place for a knife at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The souvenir Yellowstone knife had been taped beneath the lining of a child’s booster seat being carried onto a plane.
The Transportation Security Administration shared photos of the discovery on July 28. The agency said the passenger thought they had found a “sharp hiding spot,” but officers quickly discovered the prohibited item.
Booster seats and other child safety equipment are allowed through airport security checkpoints. However, they still have to be screened by X-ray before they can be brought onto a flight.
Knives are not allowed inside carry-on bags, even if they are small souvenirs or pocket knives. Travelers who want to bring one home must pack it safely inside a checked bag.
The Knife Was Hidden Beneath the Seat’s Lining
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In the Facebook post, the TSA identified the item as a souvenir Yellowstone knife. Photos show that the knife had been elaborately taped beneath the lining of the child’s booster seat.
The agency did not provide any additional information about the passenger or their destination. It also did not say what happened to the knife after officers discovered it.
According to the TSA’s guidance for families, car seats, booster seats, strollers, baby carriers and backpacks must be screened by X-ray. Children should be removed from their seats and carriers before the equipment goes through the machine.
Knives Must Travel Inside Checked Bags
The TSA prohibits knives inside carry-on luggage. The exceptions include plastic cutlery and rounded butter knives with blunt edges and no serration.
Pocket knives and Swiss Army knives are also prohibited in carry-on bags, regardless of their blade length. They can be placed inside checked luggage, but sharp objects should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injuries to baggage handlers and inspectors.
Travelers who are unsure about an item can search for it on the TSA’s “What Can I Bring?” website or through the MyTSA app before leaving for the airport. TSA officers can also prevent any item from passing through a checkpoint if they believe it could pose a security threat.