No, and you cannot take an imitation IED as it will be treated by security agencies as a real IED until they can be satisfied it is not.
Possession of an IED or imitation is an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment.
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are explosives that can be deadly to people and aircraft.
Possession of an IED or imitation is an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment.
If you are found in possession of an IED or imitation IED it is highly likely that:
You will be asked to relinquish all dangerous or prohibited items found in your carry-on luggage. If you refuse:
AvSec x-ray bags going onto aircraft to ensure there is nothing dangerous in them. If something comes up on the x-ray that needs checking, the bag will be opened, searched and any dangerous good or prohibited item will be removed, with a bag search notification form left within the bag.
If you want to retrieve an item that has been removed, please contact your airline as soon as possible. The airline will dispose of items within three to seven days, so the sooner you make contact, the better your chance of having the items returned to you. For more information, see:
