Fire in the Hole! Military Shells Found at ORD

Two World War One artillery shells packed in the checked baggage of two American teenagers returning from a European trip were confiscated by security officers at ORD
The 75-mm military grade shells, which were determined to be inert, were discovered after the teens arrived from London on Monday and were headed for a connecting flight home to SEA, a Transportation Security Administration official said.
The teens, aged 16 and 17, said they got the shells from a French World War One artillery range located next to a museum that collects war memorabilia, the TSA official said.
No charges have been made against the teens.

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Originally Posted by ddagencylv

The 75-mm military grade shells, which were determined to be inert, were discovered after the teens arrived from London on Monday and were headed for a connecting flight home to SEA, ...."

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So the shells made it through luggage screening -hmmm:rolleyes: