US EditionApparent human remains found in luggage at Tampa airport, CBP says
Customs officials seized and destroyed suspected human remains found in a passenger's luggage at Tampa International Airport due to serious health risks, the traveler claimed they were for rituals.
- Customs and Border Protection officials seized human bones and a skull wrapped in foil from a traveler's duffel bag at Tampa International Airport on September 18, 2025.
- The traveler declared 10 cigars but additional undeclared cigars, prohibited plants, and the human remains led to the seizure due to serious health risks and CDC import regulations.
- The individual stated the objects were intended for ritual purposes, but officials disposed of the human remains and plants to mitigate possible health risks.
- Carlos C. Martel, who leads field operations for CBP in the Miami/Tampa area, shared on social media that while the contents of baggage are often unpredictable, smugglers should understand that CBP is always ready to confront them.
- A Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed the investigation remains ongoing, indicating potential further actions related to the incident.
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Officials find human skull in luggage at Tampa airport, traveler claimed it was for 'ritual'
Spooky season is a year-round affair for the Transportation Safety Administration. Customs agents found what appeared to be human remains in someone's luggage during a routine check last week at Tampa International Airport.According to a post on X from Carlos Martel, a director of field operations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the traveler had declared 10 cigars in their luggage.However, CBP specialists found a foil-wrapped duffel bag…
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