A construction contractor working at John F. Kennedy International Airport allegedly brought a loaded handgun to the busy travel hub, according to Transportation Security Administration officials.
TSA officers intercepted the firearm last Wednesday as the contractor was being escorted through a checkpoint at the airport.
The 9mm gun was loaded with 15 bullets when TSA officers detected the firearm among the worker’s belongings as he was entering the checkpoint on his way to work.
Airport police were contacted, responded to the checkpoint where they confiscated the firearm, arrested the Broad Channel resident and took possession of his airport identification badge. Without the badge, the man is unable to work at the airport.
In addition to his arrest and losing his ID badge, which prevents him from working at the airport, the individual also faces a possible federal financial civil citation, which could cost thousands of dollars.
Photo Courtesy of TSA
