Cuba complains that guns in luggage checked in at MIA were not stopped

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Miami Herald

Posted on Wednesday, 04.25.12
Cuba complains that guns in luggage checked in at MIA were not stopped

The U.S. government says Cuba complained about two incidents of guns arriving in Cuba in luggage but others say there were six.

By Juan O. Tamayo
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One would think that it would be difficult for any gun, packed in a suitcase checked in at Miami International Airport for a flight to Cuba, to make it all the way to the island.

After all, Cuba is on the U.S. list of countries that support international terrorism, and Miami is home to some radical exiles who might want to attack the island. Never mind the U.S. trade embargo, or the law that requires U.S. government permits to export any gun.

Yet, the U.S. State Department has confirmed Havana twice complained of finding such guns in luggage arriving from MIA in 2010. A Miami travel company official said Cuban government officials told her there were six such incidents this year alone.


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[onehandle]

1. Our most popular export. Guns.

We arm the world.

[bemildred]

2. Way to go TSA.

[Canuckistanian]

3. I'll bet if those guns were COMING from Cuba, they'd be detected

Something doesn't pass the smell test here.

[Blue_Tires]

6. Maybe yes, maybe no...

I don't think it's as bad now as it was in the days of lore, but Miami International Airport was once the Constantinople of black markets, high-dollar weaponry, drugs, smuggling, etc. if you knew who to talk to and had the cash to spread around...

[Alamuti Lotus]

4. Yeah, but were there any 7y.o.'s with cerebral palsy on board? Didn't think so.

YOUR WELCOME, CUBA

[hedgehog]

5. TSA has no objection to unloaded guns in hard cased luggage:

Travelers may only transport UNLOADED firearms in a locked, hard-sided container in or as checked baggage. All firearms, ammunition and firearm parts, including firearm frames and receivers, are prohibited in carry-on baggage.

Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality. Travelers should familiarize themselves with state and local firearm laws for each point of travel prior to departure.

Airlines may have additional requirements for traveling with firearms and ammunition. Travelers should also contact the airline regarding firearm and ammunition carriage policies.

Also, please note that other countries have different laws that address transportation and possession of firearms. If international travel is planned traveling internationally, check the regulations of the destination country to ensure compliance with their requirements.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1666.shtm

Seems to me several people have gotten into trouble bringing their guns with them traveling into states with more restrictive laws.