Carrying a gun-shaped iPhone case is a great way to miss your plane, police say

LONDON -- A passenger was stopped by security at Stansted Airport after carrying what looked like a firearm in his pocket. 

After close inspection, the object was revealed to be a gun-shaped iPhone case. 

The man can now be charged with a public order offence or for carrying an imitation firearm in public, Essex Police said. 

The force tweeted: "You have a split second decision to make ... #WhatWouldYouDo #joblikenoother #AirportCops"

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"This is what was in the back pocket ... An #iPhone case. Someone decided to put themselves in such a situation today".

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An hour later they said: "Bringing this to an airport makes it much less likely you'll catch your plane. #dontbedaft"

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