ICE Officer Forgets Gun Inside SFO Airport Restroom: Officials
The airport reported the lapse to the Transportation Security Administration, and police arrived within minutes as the agent returned for the weapon.
- On July 21, a flight attendant discovered a federal ICE agent's unattended firearm in a Terminal 2 restroom at San Francisco International Airport. SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel confirmed San Francisco Police Department officers arrived within five minutes to secure the area.
- The discovery surfaced during an NBC Bay Area investigation into the arrest of Ukrainian immigrant Iryna Gorb, who was detained by ICE agents at SFO the following day. Records show the agent returned to retrieve the weapon while police investigated.
- Airport officials reported the incident to the Transportation Security Administration, emphasizing that SFO is "not involved in decisions about DHS or ICE operations" consistent with Sanctuary City policies. ICE has not responded to inquiries regarding the agent's presence.
- SFO officials confirmed awareness of three ICE-related arrests at the facility since March, including Gorb's detention. Public records and bystander footage of these incidents sparked widespread attention among immigration attorneys and travelers.
- ICE presence at U.S. airports has made headlines across the country in recent weeks, with immigration attorneys reporting an uptick in arrests and warning clients about travel risks. The incident underscores ongoing scrutiny of federal enforcement operations at commercial hubs.
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