Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY

Jack Scalia, 61, who had recurring roles on All My Children, Remington Steele and Dallas, was arrested Thursday on Los Angeles International Airport.

Police said the actor was arrested after security screeners found an unloaded handgun in his carry-on bag.

No further details were released, reports AP.

TMZ reports this detail: TSA agents also discovered a novelty police badge in Scalia's pocket.

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