Government to review Australian airport security protocols following alleged boarding with weapon
A teenager who allegedly boarded a Jetstar flight armed with a shotgun has triggered a review of security at airports around Australia.
Avalon alleged gunman sparks urgent security crackdown at regional airports nationwide
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has initiated the audit to determine what security upgrades are necessary to prevent such ...
Safety breach probe at Avalon Airport as accused teen gunman fronts court
A lack of police presence at the airport meant officers had to race nine kilometres to arrest a teenager who claimed to be ...
Police allege 17yo made Avalon Airport bomb threat after boarding Jetstar flight armed with shotgun
Questions are raised over how a 17-year-old boy was allegedly able to evade security at Avalon Airport and board a flight ...
17yo boy charged after allegedly bringing gun onto Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport, Melbourne
A teenager accused of attempting to hijack a Jetstar flight allegedly declared “I’ve got bombs in my bag” before he was ...
$22.6 million reason police should have been there when a teen allegedly stormed a plane at Avalon Airport
When the security crisis unfolded on Thursday afternoon, local police from Lara - nine kilometres away - were the ones that ...
Airports told to complete security checks after Avalon incident
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has directed large regional airports to conduct an urgent risk assessment following a ...
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A 17-year-old with a gun boarded a flight and was overpowered by passengers and crew, police say
A 17-year-old with a loaded shotgun boarded a flight after breaching airport security, police in Australia said. The incident occurred on Thursday at Avalon Airport, near Melbourne, which has ...
‘Massive’ security breach as teen with loaded shotgun arrested at Avalon Airport
A man has attempted to take a gun onto a commercial Jetstar flight that was due to depart Avalon Airport on Thursday ...
High-vis gear and stolen shotguns; inside the case against Jetstar teen
But on closer inspection, it becomes clear this pile sitting on the tarmac is the alleged hijacking kit of the teenager who ...