SYDNEY, May 21 — A bomb disposal unit was called to an Australian airport today — only to find the suspicious object was a laser hair removal device.
Avalon airport in Victoria state was partially evacuated in the early hours after the item was detected during a security screening.
“The Bomb Response Unit conducted checks on an item, and it was determined to be a laser hair removal device,” Victoria police told AFP in a statement.
Acting Inspector Nick Uebergang said that the suspicious device — the laser hair removal tool — along with a hot chocolate container, was kept on a conveyor belt while police were called.
“The person who had the bag wasn’t too cooperative with us to start off with too, which made things a little bit difficult,” he said.
The incident forced the delay or cancellation of a number of flights.
The man was not charged and the airport reopened later in the day.
In a statement, the airport confirmed “the item is no longer deemed a risk”.
“Today’s response demonstrates the vigilance of the screening and security processes, with precautionary measures taken immediately to ensure the safety of passengers, staff and the broader community,” a spokesperson said. — AFP
Date: 21 May, 2026 1:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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