Teen Armed with Shotgun Stopped at Avalon Airport

A 17-year-old teenager armed with a loaded shotgun and ammunition was apprehended by passengers and crew after breaching security at Melbourne's Avalon Airport and attempting to board a Jetstar flight to Sydney. Disguised in high-visibility clothing, the teen entered through a hole in the airport fence, leading passengers to initially mistake him for a maintenance worker. As he approached the plane, passengers noticed the firearm and acted quickly to overpower him, with passenger Barry Clark and a pilot playing key roles in subduing the suspect. Victoria Police commended the bravery of those involved and confirmed no injuries occurred during the incident. Police are investigating the motive and have contacted counterterrorism units, though they believe the teen acted alone. The incident highlights significant concerns about airport security breaches.