For Immediate Release
July 12, 2024
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Office of Communications and Media Affairs
Hartsfield-Jackson led the country with 222 firearm detections in the first half of 2024
TSA screened almost 15 million passengers during the first six month of the year
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport led the country with 222 firearm detections at TSA security checkpoints during the first half of 2024, according to a TSA news release issued on July 12.
“The safety and security of each person who passes through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is our first and most important priority,” an Airport spokesman said. “Our Atlanta-based TSA officers are vigilant in detecting weapons or other contraband that could compromise that safety. These numbers underscore the robust due diligence the TSA and Atlanta Police engage in daily to keep our airport safe.”
The TSA release is available at https://www.tsa.gov/.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in one year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. The Airport boasts an annual direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
