'Hundreds of weapons' seized at Belfast International Airport since 2009
Over 230 dangerous items have been recovered at Belfast International Airport in the past 10 years.
The airport has released the figures as it seeks to warn passengers about the type of items they can take with them, ahead of the summer rush.
It's expected two million people will pass through its doors in the next few months.
Amazingly, among the items seized by airport security were imitation guns, samurai swords, throwing stars, brass knuckles and various knives.
Airport Police Duty Sergeant, James Reynolds, said: “We have a zero tolerance to the carrying of offensive weapons.
“Airport Police and security staff will maintain high levels of vigilance during the summer rush when almost two million passengers between now and the end August will pass through the Terminal.
"Passenger safety is our top priority and anyone detected carrying such dangerous weapons will could be prosecuted.
“We don’t want to see people getting into trouble, and all we ask is that they check to see what they are taking in their carry-on luggage to avoid any difficulty when they arrive for their flight.”
Marketing and PR Manager, Deborah Harris, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to remind passengers what they can and cannot be take in their hand luggage.
"Some passengers may not have flown since last year and it’s easy to forget what is permitted.
“All liquids should be 100ml and placed in a 1L plastic resealable bag. If you don’t need it in your hand luggage, place in your hold baggage, if you have any."