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Originally Posted by the ABC News web site
Jetstar has confirmed a crew member warned passengers returning from the Splendour In The Grass music festival about drug-detection dogs waiting at Sydney airport.
News Limited has reported passengers were advised to flush away anything they should not have, because sniffer dogs and quarantine officers would be waiting in the domestic terminal.
It is reported the announcement caused a rush for the toilets.
Some of those on board were returning home from the music festival at Byron Bay.
In a statement, the airline has apologised to passengers and says the issue is being addressed with the cabin crew member concerned.
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Shurely there mhust be shome mishtake? Sounds like the epitome of customer service. The CC should be applauded by all the pax!
Tounge in cheek I'm sure Paxboy, but assisting individuals in the cover up of illegal activity, I'm pretty sure is illegal in itself.
Just see what happens if the coppers catch you flashing oncoming traffic approaching a speed trap!
Just see what happens if the coppers catch you flashing oncoming traffic approaching a speed trap!
Let the suckers feel the full force of the law
Maybe the FA was wrong in their choice of words, and maybe should have been more subtle, but these passengers are not dangerous criminals who need to be behind bars
The hypocrisy of people who support the War on (some) Drugs is amazing
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So let me get this right.
You're defending a CC member who knowingly assisted in the concealment or destruction of an unknown amount of illegal drugs of an unknown type, and justify it as an attempt assist these 'young people' maintain a criminal free record.
Do you also support assisting the drug pusher on board bringing home his unsold wares?
Do you also support assisting the serious drug users on board bringing home cheap drugs to sell in Sydney?
Maybe you advocate the CC sizing up the passengers during flight and deciding who they should have a 'subtle' conversation to because they look like innocent nice 'young people', and who they should just ignore and let the NSW constabulary nab.
Maybe you advocate the CC asking the nice 'young people' what they are carrying and if it is just 'funny pills' then have a nice quiet talk to them.
Your opinions on 'funny pills and powders' is truly enlightening!
If ever there was an excuse for RDT of aviation workers your post should be up there in flashing lights!
Jesus wept!
So let me get this right.
You're defending a CC member who knowingly assisted in the concealment or destruction of an unknown amount of illegal drugs of an unknown type, and justify it as an attempt assist these 'young people' maintain a criminal free record.
Do you also support assisting the drug pusher on board bringing home his unsold wares?
Do you also support assisting the serious drug users on board bringing home cheap drugs to sell in Sydney?
Maybe you advocate the CC sizing up the passengers during flight and deciding who they should have a 'subtle' conversation to because they look like innocent nice 'young people', and who they should just ignore and let the NSW constabulary nab.
Maybe you advocate the CC asking the nice 'young people' what they are carrying and if it is just 'funny pills' then have a nice quiet talk to them.
Your opinions on 'funny pills and powders' is truly enlightening!
If ever there was an excuse for RDT of aviation workers your post should be up there in flashing lights!
Jesus wept!
Ad-astra
No, "knowingly assisted" in the "concealment if a crime" isn't the term I'd use. If were the FA on that flight I just would have emphasised the fact to these largely young, uni aged post Splendour attendees that police drug detection dogs operate at airports just as they do at music festivals. The police aren't shy about releasing warnings of what events they will be attending to detect illegal drug use:
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I would have omitted the "you can flush anything you don't want to get caught with down the toilet" bit, they should have been smart enough to get the obvious hint.
No to both, but the actions of any airline crew aren't going to have an effect on the drug market. If there's a demand for various substances, people will find a way to market and sell them, regardless of the law
Well that's exactly what happens now.
Hey, sure it's easy to wait for a group of 18-20yr old uni students coming off the Splendour in the Grass plane, and yeah I'm sure a large proportion of them will test positive to or possess ecstasy or cannabis.
My problem is, if we are serious about the "War on Drugs", why don't we raid on a Sydney CBD bar on a Friday night? Or how about an end of year christmas party for a major business? Or whatever establishment the staffers from a political party go to after a long week? I assure you a large proportion of people at these places will test positive to or possess cocaine, but it'll be embarrassing for the police to have to march out a high flying middle aged banker, doctor, lawyer, politician or TV presenter in handcuffs.
It should be, go look at the opinion of a scientist or researcher, they will tell you the funny pills are less dangerous than alcohol:
Dancing with Molly
Now do I support illegal drug use, or addiction? Hell no. I would never advise children of mine to partake in the use of illegal drugs. Or I would never advise them to use any drug to excess (including alcohol) or develop an addiction
I guess my post wasn't really about the actions of this FA, and more a higher level thought about the hypocrisy I see in society regarding different drugs.
If I was made Dictator of Australia I would decriminalise most drugs (what people do in their private time that doesn't affect others is none of my business) and divert the resources from the police and the courts to medical health professionals in order to treat drug addiction, alcohol and tobacco included.
I guess most of us airline crew would hate it if the police cracked down on us having a few beers on a layover, just because some people are alcoholics.
You're defending a CC member who knowingly assisted in the concealment or destruction of an unknown amount of illegal drugs of an unknown type, and justify it as an attempt assist these 'young people' maintain a criminal free record.
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I would have omitted the "you can flush anything you don't want to get caught with down the toilet" bit, they should have been smart enough to get the obvious hint.
Do you also support assisting the drug pusher on board bringing home his unsold wares?
Do you also support assisting the serious drug users on board bringing home cheap drugs to sell in Sydney?
Do you also support assisting the serious drug users on board bringing home cheap drugs to sell in Sydney?
Maybe you advocate the CC sizing up the passengers during flight and deciding who they should have a 'subtle' conversation to because they look like innocent nice 'young people', and who they should just ignore and let the NSW constabulary nab.
Hey, sure it's easy to wait for a group of 18-20yr old uni students coming off the Splendour in the Grass plane, and yeah I'm sure a large proportion of them will test positive to or possess ecstasy or cannabis.
My problem is, if we are serious about the "War on Drugs", why don't we raid on a Sydney CBD bar on a Friday night? Or how about an end of year christmas party for a major business? Or whatever establishment the staffers from a political party go to after a long week? I assure you a large proportion of people at these places will test positive to or possess cocaine, but it'll be embarrassing for the police to have to march out a high flying middle aged banker, doctor, lawyer, politician or TV presenter in handcuffs.
Your opinions on 'funny pills and powders' is truly enlightening
Dancing with Molly
Now do I support illegal drug use, or addiction? Hell no. I would never advise children of mine to partake in the use of illegal drugs. Or I would never advise them to use any drug to excess (including alcohol) or develop an addiction
I guess my post wasn't really about the actions of this FA, and more a higher level thought about the hypocrisy I see in society regarding different drugs.
If I was made Dictator of Australia I would decriminalise most drugs (what people do in their private time that doesn't affect others is none of my business) and divert the resources from the police and the courts to medical health professionals in order to treat drug addiction, alcohol and tobacco included.
I guess most of us airline crew would hate it if the police cracked down on us having a few beers on a layover, just because some people are alcoholics.
Major backpedal
Anyway my post has nothing to do with aviation, so I guess we should go back to the topic at hand. If this FA has breached Jetstar company policy that should be dealt with internally, and the matter should be left at that.
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So now I have another reason to avoid flights on Qantas/Jetstar: not just an operationally permissive attitude to illegal drugs, but enabling actions so that potential criminal elements on board flights can avoid arrest and prosecution. Good one Jetstar!
(Yes, a little sarcastic, but the crewmember needs to face prosecution, not just internal discipline.)
(Yes, a little sarcastic, but the crewmember needs to face prosecution, not just internal discipline.)
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So why do the likes of SQ, TG and others make cabin announcements that possession of illegal drugs will result in severe punishment up to and including the death penalty on their home base arriving flights?
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KRUSTY 34: Just see what happens if the coppers catch you flashing oncoming traffic approaching a speed trap!
That's a bit of a furphy. The cops don't charge you for alerting the other driver; it's a ticket for having your lights on high beam within 200m of another vehicle.
ad-astra: Maybe you advocate the CC sizing up the passengers during flight and deciding who they should have a 'subtle' conversation to because they look like innocent nice 'young people', and who they should just ignore and let the NSW constabulary nab.
Do you advocate for the incarceration of all those radio and tv personnel who disclose the location of radar/flash points on the morning drive to work?
That's a bit of a furphy. The cops don't charge you for alerting the other driver; it's a ticket for having your lights on high beam within 200m of another vehicle.
ad-astra: Maybe you advocate the CC sizing up the passengers during flight and deciding who they should have a 'subtle' conversation to because they look like innocent nice 'young people', and who they should just ignore and let the NSW constabulary nab.
Do you advocate for the incarceration of all those radio and tv personnel who disclose the location of radar/flash points on the morning drive to work?
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Who cares, really? So a CC made a comment to pax about 'being careful with their stash'! So what. It's grass for f#cks sake. It shouldn't even be illegal. This is 2014 - Governments are bombing the innocent, corporate greed has become the worlds lifeblood, and marriage amongst gays has been accepted in most countries, the environment is rooted, politicians are crooks and pedophiles get looked after by judges.....and people are worried about 'pot' and/or tipping off the public? Christ, what a hypocritical Knit picking society we have become.
it's a ticket for having your lights on high beam within 200m of another vehicle.
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Nothing illegal about warning drivers of a spd trap, but it is illegal to use high beam or use the car horn other than for safety!
Since when can police just come up to you with a drug dog surely that's an illegal search, don't they need just cause?
Since when can police just come up to you with a drug dog surely that's an illegal search, don't they need just cause?