At the airport in North Dakota, a passenger tries to smuggle a loaded gun aboard the plane

Minot, North Dakota – The incident that occurred last week at Minot International Airport, in which a passenger tried to bring a loaded handgun onboard a plane, did not result in any injuries being reported.

After discovering the firearm using the X-ray scanning method on the suitcase, according to the officials, the federal TSA employees contacted the Minot Police Department.

It was unclear right away whether the discovery led to an arrest or charges being brought against anyone.

According to the authorities, a firearm was found at the airport for the third time in 2018 as a result of the incident that occurred on Tuesday.