Security personnel at a major U.S. airport made an unusual discovery when screening checked luggage: historically significant cannonballs that had been stolen from a Civil War fortification. This remarkable case highlights the diverse range of contraband and illegal items that Transportation Security Administration officers encounter daily at checkpoints. The incident raises questions about artifact trafficking and the importance of protecting historical sites from theft and unauthorized removal of irreplaceable cultural treasures.

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