A traveler hid live smoke bombs inside a jar of peanut butter, sparking a bizarre security scare.

The strange find at Indianapolis airport is part of a wild list of items TSA agents caught this year, from live turtles to razor blades.

We trust our fellow passengers to keep us safe when we fly. But some travelers are packing things so strange and dangerous they put everyone at risk.

WHAT HAPPENED

TSA agents at Indianapolis International Airport stopped a major threat last week. They found two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked bag.

One of the bombs was stuffed inside a jar of peanut butter. Officers found the danger during regular bag checks and took the bombs away before the plane took off.

This is just one of many weird things agents have found lately. The agency shared a list of bizarre items they caught at airports across the country.

What the evidence shows

• 2 live smoke grenades found hidden in Indianapolis baggage.
• 3 live turtles hidden on passengers (one in a traveler's pants and two in a bra).
• 20 razor blades wrapped in paper towels and hidden in clothing in Denver.
• 1 replica pipe bomb and fake explosives found in a Boise bag.
• 1 knife hidden inside a child's car seat in Dallas.

THE BIGGER QUESTION

Why do people try to bring these items on planes? Is it just a lack of common sense, or is it something worse?

We have to ask if safety signs at airports are doing their job. If people still pack bombs in peanut butter, we may need a new way to warn travelers.

THE OTHER SIDE

Travel expert Gary Leff says that with over 2.5 million people flying every day, some weird things are bound to happen. He says many travelers are just forgetful or do not know the rules.

This point makes sense for a small pocket knife, but it is hard to believe someone forgot they hid weapons in food or clothing.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

TSA hopes that sharing these stories will make people think twice before they pack. It shows that officers are watching closely to keep flights safe.

For regular travelers, this means longer lines if people keep bringing banned items. Checking your bag twice can save you from a major headache at the gate.

WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW

Why did the traveler put smoke bombs in a peanut butter jar?

• Will the people who hid these dangerous items face criminal charges?
• How many weird or dangerous items get past security lines without being caught?