A Marine from Texas was detained Monday after a live explosive device was found in his possession during a screening at Palm Springs International Airport.
The explosive device was found in the possession of Ryan Weaver, 30, of Henderson, Texas, by Transportation Security Administration personnel shortly after noon Monday, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.
As a response, personnel from the police department, the Riverside County Sheriff Office’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team and military were called to the scene.
Weaver told officers that he found the device “in the field” the previous year and kept it. However, Weaver, was unsure if the device was live.
The EOD team examined the explosive using X-ray technology and confirmed that it was a live 25mm high-explosive round.
The round was safely removed from the airport and taken to a desert area off Gene Autry Trail, south of Interstate 10, where it was destroyed without incident or injuries.
During the investigation, Weaver was detained, and Riverside County District Attorney’s Office will review his case related to a possible violation of possession of a destructive device, police said.
Weaver may also face administrative action by the Marine Corps and a potential fine through TSA. He was released to military authorities.
