A 28-year-old American woman was arrested at Sydney Airport after border force officers found a 24-carat gold-plated handgun in her luggage. She had not declared the weapon, nor did she possess a permit to import or possess it in Australia, which has strict gun laws. She was charged under the Customs Act 1901 and is currently being held in custody. This serves as a reminder of the importance of following the laws and regulations of the country you are visiting.