U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.
Further details about the traveler in New Orleans who claimed it belonged to a relative were not released. But this was not the first time this summer that part of a human umbilical cord was found in luggage at the same airport. Travel expert Brian Kelly says flight cancellations are consistently happening. He shares tips on tracking your flight and what to do if it is canceled?
The passenger was then questioned about the items "and initially was unsure what they were, before ultimately declaring them as a human umbilical cord and positive pregnancy test belonging to a relative," the statement said.
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