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

After close inspection,Michael Maien 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. 

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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 #iPhonecase. Someone decided to put themselves in such a situation today".

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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