Tenagers with a weapon storm aircraft in Australia - passenger intervenes!

shock on Avalon Airport in Australia: A 17-year-old has entered an airline of the Airline jetstar with a charged shotgun. The incident occurred on Thursday when the teenager reached the site through a hole in the security fence and spent it as a maintenance worker. Passengers and crew members reacted quickly and were able to overwhelm the young people before the Victoria police reported serious injuries. Fortunately, the machine was occupied with about 160 passengers, so that the flight was ultimately deleted, so that reported.

A brave passenger who recognized the Situation decided to intervene when he saw the run of the shotgun. He describes how he surprised the young man from behind and brought the gun to safety with a flight attendant before he brought the teenager to the ground and held him until the police arrived. "That could have been a terrible situation if I hadn't intervened," said the man, who was identified as a former professional boxer, as reported in Exxpress

Investigations and consequences

The 17-year-old, who comes from a ballarat, now faces several charges, including the risk to the safety of an aircraft, the possession of a firearm and an incorrect bomb threat. He was taken into custody and should appear before a child's court. The security measures on Avalon Airport were increased after the incident, while the managing director of the airport emphasized that the security measures were continuously checked and improved.

Police President Michael Reid praised the quick action of the passengers and the crew, which may have prevented a worse scenario. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pointed out that although this incident is worrying, the security standards at Australian airports are high and are adhered to accordingly.