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TSA finds folding knife hidden in prosthetic leg at Honolulu airport

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FOX Local
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Published July 6, 2026 1:35 PM MST
Published July 6, 2026 1:35 PM MST
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Knife found in prosthetic leg. (TSA HNL photo)

The Brief

    • The TSA recovered a folding knife that a passenger allegedly tried to sneak onto a flight.
    • The passenger had stashed the knife inside a prosthetic leg, the agency said.
    • An off-duty law enforcement officer had spotted the passenger trying to hide it and alerted the TSA.

An eagle-eyed off-duty law enforcement officer certainly stepped up after seeing where a passenger had hidden a knife prior to trying to get onto a flight in Hawaii.

Big picture view:

While at the Honolulu International Airport, the officer noticed the passenger sneak a knife into a prosthetic leg, the Transportation Security Administration explained in a statement. A TSA officer was alerted and the passenger flagged for additional screening at a checkpoint.

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After agents watched a video that showed the passenger slipping something into his prosthetic leg, the leg was taken to be X-rayed, the TSA continued. The TSA agents reported spotting a folding knife that was stashed on the underside of the heel of the foot. 

TSA Officers Raynani Camara and Michael Bugarin play key roles in preventing a knife hidden in a passenger's prosthetic leg from getting on board a plane. (TSA HNL photo)

What they're saying:

"This incident is a powerful reminder that situational awareness is essential at every moment—not just during routine screening," said Hawaii TSA Federal Security Director Nanea Vasta. 

Dig deeper:

The TSA noted how the incident showcases the vigilance of TSA agents at the Honolulu airport.

Vasta expressed his gratitude to travelers who notice and report activities like this, saying, "their alertness plays a vital role in our shared mission of safety."

The Source: Information for this article was taken from the Transportation Security Administration. This story was reported from Orlando.



 

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