A TSA officer made a notable discovery at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport. The officer, who has been on the job for four years, found five small cannonballs in a checked bag. The cannonballs were wrapped in paper towels and varied in size.

The officer initially thought they might be medicine balls, but upon closer inspection, realized they could be explosive. The munitions were later determined to be stolen from nearby Fort Morgan. Further details about the discovery and the stolen cannonballs are available from the source.

The incident highlights the important work of TSA officers in screening luggage and identifying potentially hazardous items.