Authorities at Tampa International Airport made a grisly discovery this weekend when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found a human skull and several bones inside a passenger's carry-on bag.

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Why It Matters

The case highlights the unpredictable nature of international travel inspections.

What To Know

The bones and skull were found wrapped in foil during a routine baggage check. A passenger had declared 10 cigars in their luggage.

However, CBP Agriculture Specialists uncovered "prohibited plants, undeclared cigars, and a foil-wrapped duffel bag containing what looked like human remains, including part of a skull," according to a Thursday social media post from Carlos C. Martel, the director of field operations for CBP i

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