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In an unsettling incident at Brisbane Domestic Airport, a 49-year-old Queensland man faces charges following the discovery of a large knife in his carry-on baggage. The event unfolded on December 10, 2025, when airport security personnel identified the potential threat during a routine screening process.
Upon detecting the knife, security staff swiftly notified the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to handle the situation. The man, confronted by authorities, reportedly became belligerent and attempted to resist arrest, adding tension to an already serious matter.
Despite the man’s aggressive behavior, the police managed to subdue and detain him, ensuring the safety of passengers and staff. This incident underscores the critical role of airport security measures in maintaining public safety and preventing potential threats in aviation environments.
When police arrived, the man allegedly became aggressive and resisted arrest.
The man was eventually detained.
“Brisbane Airport’s screening processes are strict for a reason and there is a zero-tolerance policy to anyone attempting to take prohibited items on a flight,” AFP Detective Superintendent Anthony Conway said.
“During this incident, airport security and the AFP worked together to prevent a potential threat to the travelling public and workers.”
The man was charged with one count of carrying a weapon through a screening point, one count of obstructing a Commonwealth official, and one count of public nuisance.
The combined maximum penalty for the three offences is nine-and-a-half-years imprisonment.
He is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
The AFP encourages travellers at Australian airports to report any suspicious behaviour, like individuals avoiding screening, leaving bags unattended, taking photos of security measures, and exhibiting erratic behaviour.
Contact Airport Watch at 131 237 (131 AFP) to make a report.
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