Victoria Police arrested a teenager at Avalon Airport (AVV) after he attempted to board a flight carrying a loaded shotgun.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of March 6, 2025, when the 17-year-old tried to board flight JQ 610 bound for Sydney.
Passengers on the flight who witnessed the incident said the teenager was dressed in high-visibility reflective gear, and seemed to be trying to pass himself off as airport or aircraft maintenance.
One of the passengers, Barry Clark, a former shearer and boxer, told Australian news outlet The Age that he and other passengers became suspicious after an onboard announcement said checks had been completed, yet the teenager, who was dressed looking like an aircraft maintenance engineer and mechanic, remained onboard.
When a flight attendant questioned the teenager, Clark noticed the shotgun barrel by the teen’s side.
Clark then sprung into action and tried to safely seize the weapon. He was soon joined by a pilot. Video footage of the moment was captured by other passengers and uploaded to various social media channels, including X.
The teenager was held on the ground until police arrived. Officers then took him into custody for questioning.
Superintendent Michael Reid told ABC News that the teenager acted alone and had entered Avalon Airport via a hole in a security fence.
A spokesperson for Avalon Airport said the matter was being handled by police, and the airport would be closed until further notice.
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