TSA recovers a spear gun and utlity knife from passengers flying to Mexico . Spear guns are among the sports items prohibited from carry - on luggage . The TSA said most passengers who carry prohibited items do so without ill intent , but said officers have a responsibility to prevent weapons from getting through the checkpoint . Most passengers who carry prohibited items do so without ill intent , TSA says .
TSA recovers a spear gun and utlity knife from passengers flying to Mexico . Spear guns are among the sports items prohibited from carry - on luggage . Most passengers who carry prohibited items do so without ill intent , TSA says .