A 29-year-old Arkansas man was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport, after a second attempt to make past security with a knife, authorities said.
Sean M. Curry of Maumelle, Arkansas, was stopped by security after a knife was found in his carry-on bag. He allegedly told agents, he would place the knife in his checked luggage.
Curry returned to the checkpoint, this time during a pat-down, the knife was found hidden in his underwear.
The man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, according to Port Authority police.