Human skull and bones discovered in passenger’s luggage at Florida airport
Human skull used for ‘rituals’ found in passenger’s bag during airport search
- Suspected human skull and bones were discovered in a passenger's luggage at Tampa International Airport, Florida.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials found the remains, which included a foil-wrapped duffel bag containing part of a skull.
- The passenger stated the items were for 'rituals', though the specific nature of these rituals was not clarified by CBP.
- Authorities seized and destroyed the remains due to serious health risks, and it is currently unclear if the passenger will face charges.
- CBP Director Carlos C. Martel commented on the unexpected nature of items found in luggage, stating they 'never know what baggage may hold'.