The Transportation Security Administration has shared some of the most outrageous attempts people made to sneak banned items through security in 2024.
Here are some of the most creative — and bizarre — confiscations that made it to the TSA's "Top 10 Best Catches."
Marijuana inside a peanut butter jar
A traveler from North Carolina thought he could disguise marijuana by hiding it in a hollowed-out Jif peanut butter jar. TSA agents at Asheville Regional Airport caught on quickly.
Gun parts in a combat boot
In New Jersey, TSA agents discovered gun parts concealed in a red combat boot, cleverly stashed within a Marvel Avengers Lego set in a carry-on bag.
Knife inside a shoe
In Virginia, things got off to a rocky start between the TSA and a passenger when the traveler accidentally packed a knife in their shoe before going through PreCheck and insisted they had no idea it was there.
Knife inside a laptop
A passenger at Seattle Tacoma International Airport attempted to sneak a knife through security by concealing it inside their laptop. The TSA was able to identify the dangerous item during screening.
Vape pen inserted in travel-sized toothpaste tube
TSA officials at Chicago Midway International Airport were puzzled when they found a vape pen hidden inside a tube of toothpaste. Since vapes are allowed in carry-on bags, it was strange that someone went to the trouble of hiding it this way.
Meth in crutches
While officers are normally sympathetic toward those with disabilities, it is a bad idea to try to sneak in contraband items inside crutches. At the Portsmouth International Airport, an X-ray screening revealed a mass inside a crutch, and meth was found wrapped in electrical tape.
Live snakes inside pants
At Miami International Airport, TSA agents quickly found live snakes hidden inside a passenger's pants.
Gun in baby stroller
A parent tried to sneak a gun through security in the seat pocket of a baby stroller. The TSA spotted it, reminding everyone that mixing prohibited items with baby gear is a bad idea.
Replica IED walkie-talkie
A traveler in Texas pushed the TSA's patience to the limit when a replica improvised explosive device (IED) was found in their carry-on bag.
Gun wrapped in tinfoil inside teapot with shot glasses
One passenger attempted to hide gun parts and ammunition wrapped in tinfoil inside a teapot, complete with shot glasses — not a typical teapot setup.
