Man Detained at Avalon Airport for Allegedly Attempting to Board Flight with Firearm

The incident prompted a temporary lockdown at the airport as police took the man into custody without reported injuries.

Victoria Police detained a man at Avalon Airport near Melbourne after reports he attempted to board a Jetstar flight with a firearm.
The man was stopped before boarding the Sydney-bound flight, and no injuries were reported during the incident.
The airport went into lockdown following the event, and visitor access has been temporarily suspended.
Jetstar confirmed the security incident and emphasized the safety of passengers and crew as their top priority.
The flight, originally scheduled to depart at 2:55 PM, was rescheduled to leave at 5:15 PM as investigations continue.