Grenade discovered in carry-on bag at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A grenade was discovered in a carry-on bag at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Friday, July 29. 

According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the grenade was inert but still considered a weapon. 

MCSO says the owner was cited and fined. 

The sheriff's office is reminding travelers weapons such as grenades are not allowed in carry-on or checked luggage. 

Today, @MitchellAirport a grenade was discovered in a carry-on. It was inert but still considered a weapon. The owner was cited and will have a lighter wallet. Err on the side of caution: DON'T BRING WEAPONS TO THE AIRPORT! Unsure? here's your cheat sheet: https://t.co/ENUflGZ9jI

— Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (@MilwCoSheriff) July 29, 2022

For a list of what you can and cannot bring while flying, CLICK HERE.