he stated that he thinks his girlfriend planted that in his carry on luggage
Could be. Have you heard of Swatting? Similar revenge thing where you get the police to smash someone innocent.
https://gothamist.com/news/tsa-uncovers-diaper-filled-with-bullets-at-laguardia-airport
Depends on the airport location as to whether its a crime or not.
ReplyDeleteIn a free state, they'd just take the ammo, and hold you just long enough so you miss your flight, then let you go.
if you had a firearm though, that would be a totally different outcome.