There has been a flurry of incidents in the news media over the past few years relating to detentions and arrests at airports. Ordinary citizens are being surprised by the stringent rule enforcement, and they must be prepared to avoid situations leading to airport arrest.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWeb) December 12, 2006 -- There has been a flurry of incidents in the news media over the past few years relating to detentions and arrests at airports. High-profile airport detainees include people from all walks of life, including a congressman as well as a rap music artist. Earlier this month, according to an article written by Vic Ryckaert in the Indianapolis Star, a 19-year-old high school student was arrested for carrying a pellet gun and wearing body armor at the Indianapolis International Airport. The student was arrested for "disorderly conduct at an airport." These cases lead us to ask -- why are travelers typically being detained or arrested at local airports these days?
   
Twelve-plus years working in government law enforcement and prosecution agencies in Los Angeles and elsewhere in California have shown that six situations generally stand out as the primary causes for detention or arrest at the airport.

1. Drugs at the Airport- Despite the increased airport law enforcement efforts since September 11th, it never ceases to amaze that in local southern California airports, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seizure of illicit drugs continues to virtually be an everyday occurrence. Travelers are well aware that they will be closely inspected when entering the airport, yet some still attempt to carry drugs through security checkpoints. These drug investigations typically develop when TSA screeners detect controlled substances on travelers or in their carry-on luggage during the passenger screening process. Marijuana is a common local airport drug seized; rarely does a day go by in the local Burbank Superior Court that an airport Marijuana case is not on the court's calendar. Other common airport drug cases involve Methamphetamine, Cocaine, unlawful possession of medication without a prescription, Ecstasy/MDMA, and unlawful drug paraphernalia such as pipes and syringes.

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