A Sydney man has been charged after airport security allegedly uncovered firearm parts in his luggage during a routine screening at Sydney Airport.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) were alerted when a security officer monitoring x-ray equipment reportedly detected suspicious items in the man’s checked baggage.
Upon inspection, AFP officers discovered parts of a disassembled shotgun and ammunition. The items were seized, and the man was charged with trafficking prohibited firearms or firearm parts out of Australia under section 361.3 of the Criminal Code (Cth).
If convicted, the offence carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.