Traveler found with 'human remains' said they were for 'rituals'

A Florida traveler caught with suspected human remains told airport staff they were for 'rituals', border officials said.

The horrifying discovery was made at Tampa International Airport as the passenger was declaring 10 cigars.

Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists said they recovered what appeared to be human remains, including part of a skull inside a foil-wrapped duffel bag.

They also uncovered a host of illicit items including prohibited plants, even more cigars and a foil-wrapped duffel bag.

When questioned, the traveler said the remains were 'for rituals' according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Director of Field Operations Carlos C. Martel, who posted about the strange discovery last week on X.