A Connecticut woman was arrested for carrying a loaded gun in her carry-on bag at Bradley International Airport on Monday.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a firearm in the woman's luggage and immediately notified state police.
Troopers discovered a loaded 9mm firearm with a chambered round, as well as two ammo clips with a total of 20 rounds, according to authorities.
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TSA officers have detected nearly 20 firearms at New England security checkpoints so far this year, including three at Bradley Airport.
Anyone who carries a loaded gun in their carry-on bag is subject to a fine of up to $15,000. This applies to passengers with or without a concealed gun carry permit.
TSA says passengers can carry unloaded firearms in checked bags, as long as they're packed separately from ammunition and in a locked hardback case. Travelers have to declare the firearm at the airline check-in counter.
