TSA Discovers Three Throwing Knives In Luggage At Boston's Logan Airport

The Transportation Security Administration discovered several throwing knives in a passenger's luggage during security screening at Boston's Logan Airport Monday morning.

TSA New England shared a photo of the throwing knives, warning other travelers not to do the same on its Twitter account and confirming that the passenger opted to abandon the knives in order to board the plane.

"This morning #TSA officers @BostonLogan discovered these knives during security screening," the post read. "Throwing knives look cool, but they're still not allowed in your carry on bag. Be sure these are packed in your checked baggage. The passenger chose to voluntarily abandon the knives."

According to TSA.gov, only plastic or round bladed butter knives are allowed to be in carry on bags while traveling, but knives can be transported in checked bags.

"Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors."

Pocket knives are also prohibited.

"In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on baggage; please pack these items in your checked baggage," TSA.gov wrote.

The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint, according to TSA.gov.

Photo: TSA New England