Passenger brings fireworks in carry-on to Seattle airport

A passenger brought fireworks to Sea-Tac Airport in his luggage on Saturday.

He surrendered the fireworks for destruction and was allowed to continue on his flight, according to Transportation Security Administration officials.

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The fireworks come after the TSA announced that for the week of May 20-26, the agency found a record-setting 74 firearms that passengers had packed in their carry-on luggage. Firearms must be secured in checked luggage and abide by all state laws, according to the TSA.

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Explosives of any kind are not allowed on planes,the TSA reminded passengers on Twitter.

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