TSA finds 81 pounds of pot in checked luggage

 
 Pot isn't at the top of the Transportation Security Administration's most-wanted list.

They're more interested in keeping explosives off airplanes. But if you pack your suitcases with 81 pounds of marijuana, TSA officers screening your checked baggage are very likely to notice.

On Friday, a 26-year-old woman was arrested at Oakland International Airport after the TSA allegedly discovered marijuana in her three checked bags, according to the TSA. The Jackson, Mississippi, resident was attempting to fly from Oakland to Jackson, Mississippi, via Phoenix and Dallas. "TSA screens every bag placed on an airplane, whether taken as carry-on or checked with an airline," said TSA spokesman Ross Feinstein, via e-mail.

If officers find something that's probably a crime, they refer it to local authorities, who can decide whether to arrest and prosecute travelers. 

"As is common practice, TSA notified the Alameda County Sheriff's Office of the discovery, who responded and took possession of the marijuana," said Feinstein. "The passenger was subsequently arrested on criminal charges."

A small bit of pot might not get you in trouble, according to some security officials.

Some 81 pounds of marijuana in three separate checked bags? That's going to cause some trouble.

 MDA'S MIND; what?! here we go, like i mentioned before if they would stop worrying about things not affecting people we would have a much better system here in America. PERSONALLY this lady was really really stupid, even tho it causes NO HARM to people, and there is not even one recorded death from marijuana, it still is illegal. sooooo just to try and bring three suitcases filled is kinda crazy, but hey im not mad at her. Im sure the TSA agents and police probly got some for themselves and are smokin good right now !!!

ps. i know plenty of cancer patients this could of been donated to, they all are hurting and the kemo is tearing them apart so instead of making them continue to suffer we could have gave them a little peace of relaxation for about an hour, mighta got them to eat a little meal. If anyone has ever had a loved one suffer threw cancer treatments i think they would agree.