RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Transportation Security Administration says two passengers have been arrested after bringing handguns into Virginia airports.

The TSA says the incidents occurred at the Richmond and Lynchburg airports Friday, a day after a record 18 guns were confiscated at airport security checkpoints nationwide.

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