Australian Border Force officers found a gold-plated firearm in the woman's luggage.
Border Force officers found a 24-carat gold-plated handgun in the suitcase of a passenger coming from the US.The maximum penalty for importing a firearm without a permit is 10 years' jail.
A US woman who allegedly had a gold-plated handgun in her luggage when she arrived at Sydney Airport faces the prospect of jail time.The firearm was unregistered and the 28-year-old US citizen, who had arrived in Australia from Los Angeles, did not hold a permit to import or possess the firearm in Australia./According to ABF, if convicted for importing the firearm the woman could face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
ABF Enforcement and Detained Goods East Commander Justin Bathurst said this detection helped stop a dangerous weapon from reaching the community. "ABF officers are committed to protecting our community by working with law enforcement partners to prevent items like unregistered firearms getting through at the border," he said.
Australia has some of the most comprehensive regulations around gun control, whereas Americans are considered to have
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