Breach of security at Albuquerque Sunport

[Talon]

A breach of security at the Albuquerque Sunport; agents caught the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security trying to bring a loaded gun through the security checkpoint last Friday.

According to the police report, TSA agents spotted the gun as Anita Tallarico's purse passed through the scanner.

The report explains, Tallarico told TSA officials she simply forgot to leave her gun at home, adding she was distraught because she was on her way to a funeral.

She was cited for unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon.

http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2769...ml?cat=500

[Red Auroras]

(09-18-2012 10:39 PM)Talon Wrote:  A breach of security at the Albuquerque Sunport; agents caught the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security trying to bring a loaded gun through the security checkpoint last Friday.

According to the police report, TSA agents spotted the gun as Anita Tallarico's purse passed through the scanner.

The report explains, Tallarico told TSA officials she simply forgot to leave her gun at home, adding she was distraught because she was on her way to a funeral.

She was cited for unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon.

http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2769...ml?cat=500

The wind just shifted 'cause I smell BS! You're telling me the DepSec of DHS gets busted for carrying a firearm in her purse? Please... I understand the old line, "If it was you or me..." Cited isn't convicted.