A security scan at an Alabama airport uncovered unexpected items in checked luggage. The bag was found to contain five small artillery munitions, initially thought to be cannonballs. They were wrapped in paper towels and resembled grapefruits in size and weight.

The discovery was made by a Transportation Security Administration officer at Gulf Shores International Airport. The officer's initial impression was that the bag held a medicine ball, but further inspection revealed the munitions. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the actions taken by airport security personnel upon making the discovery.