A packed, Atlanta-bound jet taxiing for take off at La Guardia Airport Thursday evening had to turn back to the gate after officials learned a passenger had illegal fireworks in his checked luggage.
The TSA discovered the contraband but inexplicably waited until the jet left the gate before notifying Port Authority cops, a law-enforcement official said.
"It appears to be TSA incompetence,'' the official said.
The passenger, Emmanuel Alexis Jr., was taken into custody and allegedly told cops he was going to use the fireworks for a celebration in Haiti, his final destination.
Then he asked stunned officers, "What about my other'' luggage?
Cops opened at least one additional bag and said they discovered other fireworks that had also been overlooked by the TSA.
Officials said the cache was so large, they believe it was destined for resale.
Passenger Casey Kreher recalled that the jet had to be evacuated and "swept," but despite the two-hour delay, everyone was "surprisingly congenial.''
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