"Texas senator brings gun to airport"

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Gun in briefcase trips up McAllen senator at airport
The Associated Press


McALLEN - A South Texas lawmaker detained by police after bringing a handgun
through an airport metal detector said Monday he made a mistake and that he
had a permit to carry the weapon.
 
Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, was found with a 9 mm handgun in his
briefcase as he passed through security at Miller International Aiport in
McAllen, Harlingen television station KGBT reported. Airport security
discovered the weapon and Hinojosa was taken to the McAllen Police
Department before being released.

"I made a mistake in rushing to the airport and not checking my briefcase
prior to entering the McAllen Miller International Airport," Hinojosa said
in a statement. "The airport security at McAllen Miller International was
doing their job."

Hinojosa said police verified his concealed handgun permit, identity and
traced the weapon before releasing him.

McAllen police and a woman answering the phone at the airport would not
comment when contacted by The Associated Press late Monday.


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