Police: Woman carrying knife at PHL is culinary student

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - December 20, 2012 (WPVI) -- A woman was taken into custody after an 8-inch knife was found in her carry-on luggage at Philadelphia International Airport.

Police say the woman passed through TSA security around 1:45 p.m. with the large knife inside her bag.

TSA noticed the knife and Philadelphia police brought the woman in for questioning.

After interviewing her, they discovered she is a culinary student.

She was released from police custody and was allowed to fly.

The knife was confiscated by authorities.

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