This potential weapon smuggler got their goose prepared.
A tourist was busted attempting to slip a gun through Florida airport security by packing the plastic-wrapped weapon into an entire, raw chicken, authorities stated.
The bird-brained plan was exposed Monday by Transport Security Administration authorities at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
” There’s an individual fowl here,” the TSAsaid in a pun-stuffed Twitter post “Our officers [at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood] made this really raw discover. We dislike to break it it to you however packing a gun in your vacation bird for travel is simply a baste of time.”
The post consisted of pictures of a raw Kikiri Quirch brand name baking hen, with the covered weapon tucked within. The weapon is then revealed along with an ammunition clip and scissors.
” So, do not wing it, you’ll discover all the correct product packaging information here,” the Twitter post stated and connected to the TSA’s standards for transferring guns and ammo.
On Instagram, the TSA roasted the unknown perpetrator with much more groan-inducing jokes about what it called a “hen you think it” discover.
” The plot chickens as we barrel our method closer to Thanksgiving,” the company specified. “For us it’s a time to be happy that our officers are constantly working around the cluck to keep you safe … This concept wasn’t even half-baked; it was raw, oily, and clearly without supervision. The only roast taking place here is this bad packaging option.”
Social network users had some enjoyable with the bust also, with one user stating “a father composed” the TSA post.
” Possibly it’s a dish? Pollo con Pistole?” stated another.
” Do not stand too close when the appear timer goes off,” a commenter recommended.
There have actually been a record 700 weapons took at Sunlight State airports this year– with 120 at the Fort Lauderdale airport alone, the Miami Herald reported.
The statewide overall represent 14% of all gun seizures at United States airports, according to Forbes.
