A Queensland man is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today (30 January, 2026) charged with allegedly possessing a large knife in his carry-on luggage at Brisbane Domestic Airport.
The AFP charged the man, 49, after the incident on 10 December, 2025.
He was stopped by airport security staff when they allegedly found a large knife in his bag at a screening point and alerted the AFP.
When AFP officers attended the screening point, the man allegedly became aggressive and resisted arrest before being detained.
The man was charged with:
One count of carrying a weapon through a screening point, contrary to section 47 of the Aviation Transport Security Act (Cth). The maximum penalty for this offence is seven years' imprisonment;
One count of obstruct Commonwealth official, contrary to section 149.1 of the Criminal Code (Cth). The maximum penalty for this offence is two years' imprisonment; and
One count of public nuisance, contrary to section 6 of the Summary Offences Act 2005 (QLD). The maximum penalty for this offence is six months' imprisonment.
AFP Detective Superintendent Anthony Conway said the AFP worked closely with airport partners to ensure the safety of visitors and staff at the precinct.
"Brisbane Airport's screening processes are strict for a reason and there is a zero-tolerance policy to anyone attempting to take prohibited items on a flight," Det Supt Conway said.
"During this incident, airport security and the AFP worked together to prevent a potential threat to the travelling public and workers."
Stop and think. A safe journey starts with you.
Every piece of information you provide could be the key to identifying and preventing a threat at our airports. That's why the AFP is asking you to adopt the; "See it. Hear it. Report it." approach.
Behaviours to report include:
- Taking photos of security cameras, screening, or perimeter fencing
- Avoiding screening
- Leaving bags unattended
- Loitering
- Concealing identity
- Exhibiting erratic behaviour
If you see it or hear it, report it to Airport Watch at 131 237 (131 AFP).
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