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Proof of All the Ridiculous Things People Try to Sneak on Planes

TSA Instagram Account

Proof of All the Ridiculous Things People Try to Sneak on Planes

TSA Instagram Account

The Transportation Security Administration, aka the TSA, aka your airport archnemesis, has the weirdest, funniest Instagram account around. No, you're not being punked — this bizarre feed, with more than 250,000 followers, is 100 percent real. People try to sneak all kinds of ridiculously dangerous items onto aircraft including, but not limited to, Batman's batarangs. Instagram user TSA is there to document the weapons and things that are definitely, absolutely not OK to take in your carry-on or checked luggage. Ahead, see the craziest things the TSA has had to take from traveling humans.

Source: Getty / Chip Somodevilla

1 Bear Repellent

Bear Repellent

If this item alone isn't good enough, there's this gem of a caption: "While traveling can be a bear at times, bear repellent IS prohibited in the cabin of an aircraft."

Because, bear. Get it??

Source: Instagram user tsa

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2 Batarangs

Batarangs

Where do you even get batarangs?

Source: Instagram user tsa

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3 Throwing Star

Throwing Star

This fantasy throwing star with bladed edges typically associated with, um, ninjas was found at Dallas International Airport.

Source: Instagram user tsa

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4 Bullet and Gun Knife

Bullet and Gun Knife

It's a knife — and gun — in one. Double the danger, double the confiscation.

Source: Instagram user tsa

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5 Utility Smartphone Case

Utility Smartphone Case

OK, this person probably just forgot this case even had a knife tucked away. Regardless, it's now #TSACatch (yes, this is the official hashtag).

Source: Instagram user tsa

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6 Hatchet

Hatchet

Just your typical celebratory hatchet in honor of hitting the 100K follower milestone.

Source: Instagram user tsa

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7 Lipstick Taser

Lipstick Taser

Uh yeah, this isn't gonna fly. Literally.

Source: Instagram user tsa

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8 Smartphone Taser

Smartphone Taser

An iPhone display in an old school Nokia-esque brick phone . . . yeah, real convincing.

Source: Instagram user tsa

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9 Octagonal Sais and Shukos

Octagonal Sais and Shukos

Ninja equipment is illegal in some parts of the country and definitely in the category of "Not OK" for carry-ons.

Source: Instagram user tsa

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10 Shuriken

Shuriken

Again with the throwing stars. We suggest ninjas opt for alternative modes of transportation. On foot is probably best. Flying, not so much.

Source: Instagram user tsa

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11 And, Finally, 81 Pounds of Marijuana

And, Finally, 81 Pounds of Marijuana

"When contraband is found, it must be reported to local law enforcement. Especially when it's 81 pounds of contraband." — TSA

No weapons; no contraband. It's that simple.

Source: Instagram user tsa

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Proof of All the Ridiculous Things People Try to Sneak on Planes originally posted on POPSUGAR Tech
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