DES MOINES, Iowa — 16 guns were recovered at the Des Moines International Airport in 2024, doubling 2023’s number and climbing above the national average.
According to Jessica Mayle with TSA Public Affairs, TSA agents are recovering less guns each year with national totals continually dropping over the past few years. However, the Des Moines International Airport isn’t following that trend.
In 2024, 16 guns were recovered by the TSA at the Des Moines Airport, which is more than double the seven guns found in 2023…