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Traveler arrested for breaching TSA security checkpoint at Detroit Metro Airport

CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for July 19, 2023
CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for July 19, 2023 02:54

ROMULUS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A traveler was taken into custody Wednesday after breaching a TSA security checkpoint at the Detroit Metro Airport.

Officials say the traveler at the McNamara Terminal has since been released and received a citation.

Airport officials say the traveler appeared confused and did not pose a security risk. Authorities performed a K9 sweep of the area but found nothing concerning.

The incident temporarily halted the screening process and activated the breach gates.

Operations have returned to normal at the terminal.

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