18th century cannonball found in checked bag

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā€“ An 18th century cannonball encased in coral was found inside a checked bag at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

TSA agents said a diver had found the old projectile near a shipwreck.

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Because the cannonball was still considered explosive, the baggage area was evacuated as a bomb squad investigated.

TSA took possession of the cannonball so it could be safely destroyed.

Three flights were delayed, affecting about 290 passengers.