The Transportation Security Administration, Office of Security Operations has issued a security alert on an invalid Security Threat Assessment (STA) number that is being used by Osama Ismail Awadallah.

The invalid TSA STA number is 53E0620ACD74 

Aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, indirect air carriers, or certified cargo screening facilities must not accept air cargo tendered by Mr. Osama Ismail Awadallah. In addition, Mr. Awadallah must not have unescorted access to air cargo.

If Mr. Awadallah attempts to use the STA number listed above or tender air cargo, please immediately notify the Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) at 1-866-655-7023 as well as your local TSA Inspector.

Please direct any questions regarding this matter to Thomas Carter, Asst. general Manager, Cargo Compliance, at 517-227-1329 or email: Thomas.J.Carter@dhs.gov.