Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was cited and released Wednesday at a Seattle airport after allegedly entering a prohibited area with a loaded gun in his carry-on luggage.
Russell's .38 caliber handgun was found at Sea-Tac International Airport when employees did a routine check, according to a statement released by TSA spokeswoman Lorie Dankers (h/t KiroTV). He was briefly detained and questioned on the scene, but was released once authorities performed a background check and proved he had a permit for the weapon.
The Port of Seattle police department cited Russell on a state weapons charge. Russell has long been a resident of Washington state.
The TSA will also file a civil penalty against Russell, which usually ranges from a $3,000 to $7,500 fine. Dankers did acknowledge, however, that each case can vary and the penalties could increase or decrease based on the situation.
Firearms and related materials (such as ammunition) are prohibited as carry-on items, per TSA policy. Only authorized personnel are allowed to carry weapons, though Russell would have been allowed to transport the weapon had he gone through prop ...
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Bill Russell Reportedly Detained in Airport After Gun Is Found in Luggage
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