"The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device."
"The Riverside county sheriff's department explosive ordnance disposal team used X-ray technology to confirm that it was a live round. The team took it to a desert area near Interstate 10, where it was destroyed."
"Police said they submitted the case to the Riverside county district attorney's office for a review of potential violations and criminal charges. The marine, who was released to military authorities, could face administrative action by the US Marine Corps and a potential civil penalty through the TSA."
A US marine was detained at Palm Springs international airport after TSA found a live 25mm explosive round in his checked baggage. The marine claimed he found the round in a field a year prior and believed it was not live. Due to rust and corrosion, identifying markings were obscured, complicating its identification. The Riverside county sheriff's explosive ordnance disposal team confirmed it was live using X-ray technology and subsequently destroyed it in a desert area. The case has been submitted for potential criminal charges, and the marine may face administrative action.
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