Three heroic passengers subdued a 17-year-old who boarded a Jetstar flight with a shotgun at Avalon Airport.
A 17-year-old boy, dressed as a maintenance worker, bypassed security at Avalon Airport and boarded a Jetstar flight with a shotgun and ammunition. He was apprehended by three passengers who overpowered him before security arrived. Passenger Barry Clark described tackling the teen and securing the weapon. Another passenger, Kim McLeod, noted that the flight attendant's quick actions and the suspect's suspicious attire led to his detection. Police praised the passengers' bravery, recovered the weapon, and are investigating with counter-terror teams. Jetstar confirmed the incident and stated that no one was injured.
