Alleged Bomb Threat Puts Airport Security Under Spotlight

A teenager allegedly forced his way onto a plane with a shotgun, claiming to have a bag of explosives.

In a screenshot, a teenager allegedly attempts to board Jetstar flight with gun at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, on March 6, 2025. AAP Image/Provided by 7News

Airport security practices are under scrutiny after a teenage boy allegedly forced his way onto a plane with a shotgun, claiming to have bombs in his bag.

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon with police claiming the 17-year-old climbed through a hole in a fence at Avalon Airport, near Geelong.