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Officials: 17-Year-Old Arrested For Carrying Loaded Handgun At Philadelphia International Airport

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A New Jersey teen is under arrest for carrying a nine-millimeter handgun at the Philadelphia International Airport. Authorities say the loaded gun was found in the 17-year-old's carry-on bag during a TSA inspection.

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Credit: TSA

The Newark teen was traveling with his parents and says he did not know the gun was in his bag.

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