Woman Arrested at Sydney Airport for Attempting to Import Illegal 24-Carat Gold-Plated Handgun

This week, a 28-year-old American woman was arrested at Sydney Airport in Australia after border force officers found a 24-carat gold-plated handgun in her luggage. The woman, who has not been identified, had arrived at the airport from Los Angeles on Sunday.

The Australian Border Force said in a news release that the woman had not declared the golden firearm, nor did she hold a permit to import or possess the weapon in Australia, which has some of the strictest gun laws in the world.

The woman was charged under section 233BAB(5) of the Customs Act 1901, which states it is illegal for a person to “intentionally” import any prohibited item, including weapons, radioactive substances and counterfeit credit cards.

The Australian Border Force said the woman was arrested and charged shortly after arriving at Sydney Airport. She is currently being held in custody and is due to appear in court on May 3.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following the laws and regulations of the country you are visiting. It is important to be aware of the items that are prohibited in the country you are visiting, and to declare any items that may be considered prohibited.