Two firearms that a couple from Massachusetts had checked in for their travel from North Carolina to Boston were allegedly stolen, leaving them helpless and distressed. According to WHDH, Chelsey Simoni and her spouse locked their firearms in cases in accordance with all correct Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protocols, only to find the locks removed and the weapons gone when they arrived at Boston’s Logan International Airport. Authorities, including Delta, the TSA, and representatives from Charlotte airport, where the couple believes the crime took place, are investigating the weapons, which have a total worth of $4,000.
The story took a concerning turn after the flight when Simoni discovered that her firearms were missing and that there was a disparity in the weight of her luggage. The couple had checked their bags with Delta Airlines for their return trip home to Boston from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Police say the firearms were probably taken out before the plane left Charlotte, and several investigative agencies are rushing to find out where they are, Boston 25 News reported.
“I’m more frustrated for the fact people’s lives are at stake because we have somebody who A) we don’t know who it is, and B) has two firearms they can do whatever they like with,” Simoni told WHDH, highlighting the seriousness of her predicament and her obvious anxiety as she described her encounter. “I definitely advise people to drive if they’re going to take their firearms somewhere,” Simoni said in her interview with Boston 25 News, reflecting on the potential danger posed by her stolen handguns possibly being abused in malicious hands. This advice stems from the “significant moral burden” the incident has placed on her.
The incident brings up issues with airport security and the handling of firearms that are being carried, both of which call for stringent procedures. The inquiry is still ongoing, and it is still unclear where the couple’s pistols are. The couple is in communication with Delta, but no explanations have been given regarding the lost weaponry.
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