The TSA can't arrest or detain anyone (let's hope this stays this way - http://www.popehat.com/2012/01/03/my-theory-of-tsa-arrest-powers-by-mike-elk-mr/ http://

The TSA can't arrest or detain anyone (let's hope this stays this way - http://www.popehat.com/2012/01/03/my-theory-of-tsa-arrest-powers-by-mike-elk-mr/ http://www.popehat.com/2012/01/03/my-theory-of-tsa-arrest-po...); they have to call the police for that. And then, yes, the police could arrest or detain you for breaking the law.