Teenager with a gun storms a plane in Australia – passenger intervenes!

Shock at Avalon Airport in Australia: A 17-year-old boarded a Jetstar airliner with a loaded shotgun. The incident occurred on Thursday when the teenager entered the site through a hole in the security fence and posed as a maintenance worker. Passengers and crew responded quickly and were able to subdue the teenager before serious injuries occurred, Victoria Police reported. The plane was carrying around 160 passengers, all of whom luckily remained uninjured, so the flight was ultimately cancelled Bazonline reported.

A brave passenger, recognizing the situation, decided to intervene when he saw the barrel of the shotgun. He describes how he surprised the young man from behind and brought the gun to safety with a flight attendant before taking the teenager to the ground and holding him until police arrived. "This could have been a terrible situation if I hadn't intervened," the man, identified as a former professional boxer, said express is reported.

Investigations and consequences

The 17-year-old, who is from Ballarat, now faces several charges including endangering the safety of an aircraft, possessing a firearm and making a false bomb threat. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear in a children's court. Security at Avalon Airport was increased following the incident, while the airport's general manager emphasized that security measures are continually being reviewed and improved.

Police Commissioner Michael Reid praised the quick actions of the passengers and crew, which may have prevented a worse scenario. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese noted that although this incident is concerning, security standards at Australian airports are high and are being maintained accordingly.