Incident Breakdown: What Happened at Melbourne’s Secondary Airport A severe security breach occurred at Avalon Airport on Thursday afternoon when a 17-year-old male allegedly attempted to board Jetstar flight JQ610 bound for Sydney while carrying a loaded shotgun. The teenager, dressed in a high-visibility vest and tool belt to mimic a maintenance worker, breached airport security but was quickly subdued by passengers and the pilot before police arrived. Victoria Police Superintendent Michael Reid confirmed that the teenager entered the airport through a hole in the security fence at approximately 2:20 PM. “It’s very concerning that a person can approach an … Continue reading Armed Teen Breaches Avalon Airport Security: Passengers and Pilot Tackle 17-Year-Old with Loaded Shotgun