That job, which is actually handled by the Chicago Police Department, hasn’t been very demanding, though.
Only half the logs show that either cannabis, suspected cannabis or a green leafy substance was recovered from the boxes.
In many instances, multiple items — including bags and packages — were pulled from a box at once, the records show.
While local authorities have said they aren’t arresting passengers caught with pot, federal law still prohibits the transportation of weed across state lines.
A spokesperson for the Chicago Department of Aviation said the 12 new amnesty boxes at the two airports cost roughly $29,000.