An accidental discharge from a gun with a passenger created chaos at Atlanta airport on Sunday (November 20) with scared passengers even running on tarmac.

Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the 1:30 p.m (1830GMT) firearm discharge in the security screening area at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said in a statement.

As per aviation analytics provider Official Airline Gude (OAG), Hartsfield-Jackson was the world's busiest airport in 2021.

Videos taken from the airport showed the ensuing situation as passengers had to wait for many hours in huge ticketing and security lines.

The incident took place when huge crowds of travellers were expected to be travelling in the Thanksgiving holiday season. pre-pandemic size crowds were expected at security checkpoints.

Person whose gun went off fled from the scene. Police and other authorities are searching for the person.

An accidental discharge from a gun with a passenger created chaos at Atlanta airport on Sunday (November 20) with scared passengers even running on tarmac. Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the 1:30 p.

An accidental discharge from a gun with a passenger created chaos at Atlanta airport on Sunday (November 20) with scared passengers even running on tarmac. Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the 1:30 p.m (1830GMT) firearm discharge in the security screening area at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said in a statement. As per aviation analytics provider Official Airline Gude (OAG), Hartsfield-Jackson was the world's busiest airport in 2021. Videos taken from the airport showed the ensuing situation as passengers had to wait for many hours in huge ticketing and security lines. The incident took place when huge crowds of travellers were expected to be travelling in the Thanksgiving holiday season. pre-pandemic size crowds were expected at security checkpoints. Person whose gun went off fled from the scene. Police and other authorities are searching for the person.

Accidental discharge of gun creates chaos at Atlanta airport

A 21-year-old woman was arrested in the US for attempting to smuggle three pounds of cocaine hidden inside the sole of seven pairs of shoes, custom officials said on Tuesday.

The Georgian woman, who was arriving from Jamaica, was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after a white powdery substance concealed in the soles of the shoes tested positive for cocaine.&nbsp;

Also read | <a href="http://wionews.com/world/europes-biggest-haul-23-tonnes-of-cocaine-seized-by-customs-authorities-365960">'Europe's biggest haul': 23 tonnes of cocaine seized by customs authorities</a>

"Smugglers go through great lengths to conceal drugs from our officers," Paula Rivera, CBP Port Director for the Area Port of Atlanta said in a press release.&nbsp;

"Narcotics interdiction remains a priority CBP enforcement mission, one that we take very seriously."

The officials also said that the estimated street value of the cocaine is about $40,000.&nbsp;

Earlier, also smugglers have tried to hide drugs in the shoes' soles.&nbsp;

Also read | <a href="http://wionews.com/world/shipment-with-19-kgs-of-cocaine-coated-cereal-intercepted-by-us-authorities-365467">Shipment with 19 kgs of cocaine-coated cereal intercepted by US authorities</a>

In images shared by CBP, the sole of the shoes, ranging from sneakers to sandals can be seen. &nbsp;

In December, CBP said a drug-sniffing dog at the checkpoint in Yuma was able to detect over a pound of fentanyl that was duct-taped inside the shoes of an Arizona man.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested in the US for attempting to smuggle three pounds of cocaine hidden inside the sole of seven pairs of shoes, custom officials said on Tuesday.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested in the US for attempting to smuggle three pounds of cocaine hidden inside the sole of seven pairs of shoes, custom officials said on Tuesday. The Georgian woman, who was arriving from Jamaica, was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after a white powdery substance concealed in the soles of the shoes tested positive for cocaine. Also read | 'Europe's biggest haul': 23 tonnes of cocaine seized by customs authorities "Smugglers go through great lengths to conceal drugs from our officers," Paula Rivera, CBP Port Director for the Area Port of Atlanta said in a press release. "Narcotics interdiction remains a priority CBP enforcement mission, one that we take very seriously." The officials also said that the estimated street value of the cocaine is about $40,000. Earlier, also smugglers have tried to hide drugs in the shoes' soles. Also read | Shipment with 19 kgs of cocaine-coated cereal intercepted by US authorities In images shared by CBP, the sole of the shoes, ranging from sneakers to sandals can be seen. In December, CBP said a drug-sniffing dog at the checkpoint in Yuma was able to detect over a pound of fentanyl that was duct-taped inside the shoes of an Arizona man.

US: Woman arrested after cocaine hidden in sole of shoes found in airport

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Accidental discharge of gun creates chaos at Atlanta airport

US: Woman arrested after cocaine hidden in sole of shoes found in airport