Some finds included pills in a shampoo bottle, a knife in a car seat and two turtles in a bra
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NEED TO KNOW
- The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shared a list of “the worst packing decisions from 2025” in a recently released video
- Some finds included pills in a shampoo bottle, a knife in a car seat and two turtles in a bra
- The TSA called attention to its “What Can I Bring” tool and reminded passengers of other ways the travel safety organization can address packing questions and concerns
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detects unusual items at airport security checkpoints every year, and 2025 was no different.
To highlight the strangest, and most dangerous, items confiscated last year, the TSA recently shared a Top 10 Best Catches video.
“Here’s a rundown of what we’ve decided are some of the worst packing decisions from 2025,” the TSA wrote in the video’s description.
Explosive replicas discovered at Boise Airport topped the list.
“They thought it would be a blast to pack a replica pipe bomb and fake C4 blocks complete with wires, initiator and a detonator in their checked bag,” the TSA wrote.
Added the travel safety organization, “If you’ve got real or replica explosives they DO NOT belong at the airport. LEAVE THEM AT HOME!”
Coming in second on the list: turtles in pants and a bra at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Miami International Airport (MIA), respectively.
“A turtle was discovered hidden in the pants of an EWR passenger, and two turtles were discovered hidden in the bra of a MIA passenger,” the TSA said. “What the shell! If you’re traveling with animals, we’ll screen any pet as long as it’s safe to do so.”
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Rounding out the TSA’s list of “plane bad” choices at various airports were razor blades in clothes, drugs in shoes, a knife in a knee brace and pills in a shampoo bottle.
Others included a knife in a car seat, bullets in Nesquik, a firearm in a golf bag and bullets and knives in tinfoil.
The TSA also called attention to its "What Can I Bring" tool and reminded passengers they can use the MyTSA app, text “Travel” to AskTSA (275872) or message @AskTSA on X or Facebook Messenger to ask about their packing questions and concerns.
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