A TSA officer at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport made a notable discovery while screening a checked bag. The officer, who has been on the job for four years, found five small cannonballs wrapped in paper towels.

The cannonballs were of varying sizes and were determined to be stolen from nearby Fort Morgan. The TSA officer initially thought they might be medicine balls, but upon closer inspection, realized they could potentially be explosive.

Further details about the discovery and the stolen cannonballs are available from the source. The incident highlights the important work of TSA officers in identifying and handling unusual items.