In a viral thread on Reddit, travellers from around the world have shared their most bizarre and amusing experiences with airport security. From confiscated cream cheese and candles to Dante’s Inferno and grenade-shaped cologne, these stories showcase the strange items that can raise red flags with TSA agents. One user recounted how their $50 worth of Icelandic cheese spreads were seized not once, but twice, first in Reykjavik and then again in Dallas. Another passenger had a bundle of “poop-paper” confiscated on their way to New Zealand, as it was deemed an animal product that posed a danger to the environment.
Other confiscated items include a candle, a copy of Dante Alighieri’s classic work, and a grenade-shaped cologne called Spicebomb. One traveller even had a dry tangerine that had been lurking in their suitcase for years seized by LA airport security. These stories serve as a reminder to carefully check what items are allowed on flights and to pack accordingly. While some of these confiscations may seem absurd, airport security personnel are simply doing their job to ensure the safety of all passengers.
So, the next time you’re packing for a trip, double-check your luggage and make sure you’re not accidentally bringing along any cream cheese, candles, or ancient literature that could raise eyebrows with airport security. And if you do find yourself in a bizarre situation with a confiscated item, take solace in the fact that you’re not alone – and that your story might just go viral on Reddit someday.