'Bomb' a homemade firecracker
September 24, 2004
A SUSPICIOUS device found in the baggage compartment of a Virgin Blue flight turned out to be a homemade firecracker a teenager had put in his luggage, Australian Federal Police said today.
An AFP spokeswoman said a teenage boy was interviewed today and identified the firecracker after investigating officers showed it to him.
She said after interviewing the teenager the AFP was satisfied there had been no threat and there was no malicious intent.
No charges would be laid, she said.
"The AFP investigation into the discovery of suspect item ... has been finalised," the spokeswoman said.
"AFP officers interviewed a young teenager who identified the suspect item as a homemade firecracker that he was carrying in his luggage on the flight from Maroochydore to Sydney.
"Police are satisfied that this firecracker posed no threat to the aircraft and that there were no malicious intent.
"The AFP will not be taking any action ... he's not going to be charged."
Baggage handlers discovered the device in a knotted plastic bag along with matches in the cargo hold of a Virgin Blue jet on Monday, sparking a major security scare.
AAP
this is absolutley disgusting that this kid wont be charged for carrying a DG on an aircraft which is a threat to the aircraft.. and also that the media dont seem to care or state that DGs shouldnt be carried on planes! Even the Box matches are forbidden!
It angers me because idiots will read this now and believe its ok to pack fireworks in their luggage!