One arrested at Myrtle Beach airport after gun found in carry-on bag

A loaded firearm was discovered in a carry-on bag at Myrtle Beach International Airport Sunday, Dec. 20, according to Mark J. Howell, regional spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA.)

The loaded .38 caliber handgun was found around 1:30 p.m. at a security checkpoint.

Allan George Querubin, 46, of Marion, was arrested for carrying a concealable weapon into a posted place, according to the Horry County public index.

TSA immediately alerted airport police, who took possession of the bag and arrested the passenger on state charges.

According to a police report, the gun was found in a black backpack and had six rounds in it.

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This story was originally published December 22, 2015 at 7:26 AM with the headline "One arrested at Myrtle Beach airport after gun found in carry-on bag."