TSA screeners at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport failed to find dangerous items 95% of the time in recent undercover security tests by federal agents.
The federal ‘Red Team,’ posing as passengers, slipped a variety of items through screening checks which included explosive materials, fake weapons and drugs.
In 18 attempts, just one was detected by TSA screeners, according to sources quoted by Fox 9 News.
The sources also told Fox 9 News the airport failed nine out of 12 tests last year.
In response, the agency released a brusque statement to Fox 9.
"TSA cannot confirm or deny the results of internal tests and condemns the release of any information that could compromise our nation’s security," it said.
