April 27th 2024.
A man, aged 30, was taken into custody after reportedly breaching security at Sydney Airport by running onto the tarmac. The incident occurred on Friday, prompting a quick response from local authorities upon receiving a call from the airport. According to a statement released today, officers from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) intercepted the individual on the tarmac.
Apparently, the man had made his way through the main screening area of the airport, gaining access to restricted areas, including the apron. For those unfamiliar, the apron is the section where planes are prepared for departure, with baggage and passengers being loaded before they taxi to the runways. Witnesses reported seeing the man walking across the top of an aerobridge, located outside the terminal, after he had allegedly made his way through the screening area inside.
It was then that the man attempted to enter the cargo hold of a flight headed for Sri Lanka. However, quick-thinking baggage handlers stepped in and prevented him from doing so. Soon after, AFP officers apprehended the individual on the tarmac. He was then taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, where he remains today.
The 30-year-old has been served a court attendance notice for breaching restricted areas of the airport. It should be noted that he has not been charged with any other offenses. As a result of his actions, he has been banned from Sydney International Airport for a period of 12 months.
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