In light of toadays modern world of terrorism and general paranoia about it all, am i the only one who is just a little worried about the implications of this event, no security system currently in place can prevent it.
Police are hoping to interview passengers from a Virgin flight to Melbourne from Hobart after a stink bomb smelling of rotten eggs was set off in the cabin.
The ``innocuous substance'' was released as the jet was approaching Melbourne Airport, a spokeswoman for the airport said today.
``The airline alerted authorities and they responded,'' she said. ``There were no evacuations required.''
Detectives believe the odour came from a broken glass vial containing a clear clear liquid giving off a `rotten egg' smell, Victoria Police spokeswoman Stacey Mair said.
She said the plane landed about 8pm (AEST) and police were alerted to the incident about 9.30pm.
Police were last night considering whether to lay charges over the incident, but have so far been unable to speak to passengers onboard the flight. They are hoping to do this today.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) are now assisting them with their investigation.
AAP