What will TSA do if they find a vape?

There should be no need to worry as it's perfectly legal to bring a vape through airport security, and it's unlikely that the TSA will ask you to take it out of your carry-on luggage. It is possible that you will be asked to remove the device to be scanned, but there is no need to worry.


What happens if they find a vape in your checked luggage?

If traveling with your vape pen, you should know that it's not permitted in checked bags. Customs officials will view your vape device as a tobacco product, resulting in a fine; in other cases, you may end up in prison.

What happens if TSA finds a vape cartridge?

Flying with cannabis or THC vapes or cartridges is against federal laws. Once you pass through the TSA checkpoint until you exit the airport at your destination you are subject to federal laws. This means that you could be charged with possession or worse.


Will TSA throw away my vape?

TSA will NOT pull it out of your bag, they won't even be bothered by it at all. I've done this hundreds of times, and vapes are in fact allowed on planes, you just can't hit it on the plane. I hope this eases your worries, enjoy your trip! How can I bring a vape on a plane without my partner knowing?

Can TSA dogs smell vape pens?

Yes, most drug dogs can smell vape carts. Dogs have a keen sense of smell and can interpret and separate distinct smells. Most police dogs undergo training to detect the scent of cannabis, particularly THC, which is present in many vape carts.


Will TSA take my vape if I'm under 18?



Would you get caught with a vape at airport in luggage?

Vaping devices like vape mods and vape pens can travel with you on airplanes. They can go in carry-on luggage or in your pockets. But never in checked luggage. That's for any kind of vapes that have lithium batteries.

Can airlines tell if you vape?

Most aircraft smoke detectors can't differentiate between vapour and smoke. If you vape in the toilets, the smoke detector will go off. This raises in alarm in the flight deck and has to be investigated by the Cabin Crew.

Do Vapes go off in metal detectors?

Most likely. The vape and the battery both contain metal. It would depend on how sensitive the metal detector is. But more than likely it would.


How do you hide a vape from a drug dog?

You can hide the smell of your vape pen by using airtight glass containers. Unlike plastic, glass containers are not porous and will not let any odor escape. Glass airtight containers are the Achilles heels of most dogs. You need to make sure that your container is genuinely airtight and no odors can escape.

Can drug dogs smell flavored Vapes?

“Police dogs can only sniff out illegal substances like cocaine. Our drug dogs can be imprinted to sniff out nicotine and vaping materials, in all their variety of flavors and aromas.” Parents and schools need to be even more vigilant as more and more harmful substances threaten the health and safety of our children.

Can drug dogs detect Vapes?

Despite what you might have heard, drug dogs can smell substances that have been vacuum packed. Their sense of smell is so refined, that they also smell vape juice when it's been put into a cartridge, as will have leaked or be on the carrier's hands.