Detectives from Victoria Police Crime Command have charged a boy following an incident in Avalon yesterday afternoon.
Officers were called to the airport after a male had allegedly entered a commercial flight armed with a firearm on Thursday, 6 March about 2.20pm.
A 17-year-old boy was detained by crew and passengers on the flight.
Police allegedly located two bags and a vehicle belonging to the boy.
The Bomb Response Unit were called to assist with the bags as a safety precaution.
Fortunately no one was physically injured during the incident.
The 17-year-old from the Ballarat region has since been interviewed by detectives and was charged with:
• Unlawfully taking control of an aircraft
• Endangering safe operation of an aircraft
• Endangering safety of aircraft
• Dangerous goods on an aircraft
• Threat to the safety of an aircraft
• Bomb hoax
• Possess firearm
• Traffic-related offences
He was remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestopersvic.com.au
