Box Cutters on Planes

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WASHINGTON - A college student told federal authorities he placed box cutters and other banned items aboard two Southwest Airlines planes nearly five weeks before they were found, according to an FBI (news - web sites) affidavit.

The affidavit, obtained by The Associated Press, said Nathaniel Heatwole, 20, told agents he went through normal security procedures at airports in Baltimore and Raleigh-Durham, N.C., and was able to carry the forbidden items onto the planes.

Major security lapse, then an email telling them about it, then five weeks later it's found. Great job US airport and Homeland Security.

IMHO, I think this guy will do no time whatsoever, but will soon be the newest employee of the FBI.

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