Note: Posted here for archival purposes. Note: The following post is a quote: Newark TSO Finds Replica IEDs and Blasting Caps TSA Weekly It was business as usual at Newark Liberty (N.J.) International Airport on May 8 when a male passenger checked his nine bags. But the quiet did not last long. Two of the bags contained replica improvised explosive devices, accompanied by inert blasting caps. "Finding these items demonstrates exactly why TSA is in the airport screening bags and passengers," said Newark FSD Barbara Powell. Recognizing the threat items, TSO William Lynch immediately notified Supervisory TSO Al Graddy and...