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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 10:08 pm
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Originally Posted by gingersnaps
from TSA website....

TSA security officers do not search for marijuana or other drugs. In the event a substance that appears to be marijuana is observed during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer.

Whether or not marijuana is considered legal under local law is not relevant to TSA screening because TSA is governed by federal law. Federal law provides no basis to treat medical marijuana any differently than non-medical marijuana. ...

Short answer, TSA does not search for drugs. If drugs are found or a substance "appears to be" drugs, TSA representatives will likely call police to handle the matter.
TSA and its employees have a history of dishonesty, lack of integrity, and lawlessness.

It should surprise no one that TSA will say one thing and do something else entirely.
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