The Transportation Security Administration has shared the most shocking items confiscated in 2025 - with the bizarre list ranging from weapons to wildlife.
The government agency took to social media to reveal the weird list of things that sneaky passengers had attempted to get through security last year.
The agency detailed the incidents in a compilation that detailed the TSA's 'Top 10 Best Catches.'
The humorous post unpacked the items found in both carry-on and checked baggage at airports nationwide.
'The wide-ranging list included turtles, razor blades, and even a replica pipe bomb,' the Instagram post read.
Take a look at the 10 most bizarre items found in US airports in 2025 - and the very unusual ways passengers tried to get them through security.
Bullets wrapped in tinfoil
Bullets and knives were found wrapped in tinfoil at Ohio's Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
'Passengers at Akron-Canton (CAK) and Newark Liberty (EWR) had plans foiled from the start,' the post joked.
'Bullets and knives can go in checked bags, when packed properly and within the rules.'
Golf bag of guns
Firearms were found in a golf bag at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
'We're not sure what this golfer at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) hits with this iron. Golf balls or clay pigeons?' TSA wrote in the post.
'Firearms must be properly packaged and declared. That's par for the course.'
Bullets in Nesquik
There was an unusual addition to a beverage at Miami International Airport (MIA), when bullets were found hidden in a tin of strawberry Nesquik.
'These bullets didn't belong in the mix,' the agency declared. 'A passenger at Miami (MIA) should've properly packaged their ammo and placed it in a checked bag.'
Knife in a car seat
Sharp objects were found at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) when a knife was found inside a car seat.
'Someone thought a knife belonged in a child's car seat instead of a checked bag,' the government agency wrote, declaring it a 'sharp safety concern.'
Pills in a shampoo bottle
Security at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) caught someone smuggling benzos and hydros in shampoo, which they reminded passengers was illegal.
'[Stuffing pills into shampoo] doesn't make it medicated,' the TSA wrote.
'This Anchorage (ANC) passenger illegally carried controlled substances, and it got messy. We don't search for drugs, but if we find them, law enforcement is notified.'
Knife in a knee brace
TSA agents at Illinois' Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) were not impressed after discovering a knife sneakily placed inside a knee brace.
'Looking for cutting-edge support? This doesn't make the cut,' they wrote.
'A Quad Cities (MLI) passenger hid a knife in a knee brace. Knife try!'
Drugs in shoes
Shoes were made for walking, not smuggling drugs.
'So many illegal steps at Hawaii's Kona International Airport (KOA),' the agency noted.
It went on to say agents found 108.1g heroin, 500 fentanyl pills, ketamine, meth, brown sugar heroin, acid tabs, Xanax bars, and soma pills, all stuffed into carry-on shoes.
Razor blades in clothes
You want to be a sharp dresser, but hiding razor blades in your clothing is not the way.
A passenger at the Denver International Airport (DEN) wrapped 20 razor blades in a paper towel and stashed them in their socks and waistband.
'Keep it edgy, pack blades in checked bags,' TSA suggested.
Turtles in pants and bra
It was slow going at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Miami International Airport (MIA) - for a very good reason.
At Newark, a turtle was hidden in a pair of pants while in Miami, two turtles were discovered in a bra.
'What the shell!' TSA wrote. 'We'll screen pets safely, always check airline rules first.'
Explosive replicas
Security at Boise Airport were horrified to find a replica pipe bomb and fake C4 with wires and a detonator in a checked bag in May last year.
While it wasn't real, TSA reminded passengers that real or replica explosives do not belong at the airport.
'LEAVE THEM AT HOME!' they urged.
'Realistic replicas of explosives are not allowed in checked or carry-on bags,' TSA's Federal Security Director for Idaho James Spies said.
'Our expertly trained officers take no risks when they screen a bag and see an image that could be an explosive. We're grateful that in this case, the items were not intended to harm anyone.'