The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is investigating after a meat cleaver somehow made its way through airport security and onto a Delta flight.

The incident occurred at Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, Nov. 13, according to the Port of Portland, a public agency that manages the airport, general aviation and marine activities. Delta staff reported a "hazardous item" to TSA, which then notified Port operations, the agency told USA TODAY in an email, adding that no arrests were made.

According to TSA, the passenger passed through the security checkpoint with the meat cleaver in their carry-on bag. The individual then boarded the Delta flight to Salt Lake City with the item in the bag, the government agency added.

"We take this matter very ser

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