CANBERRA, ACT, April 2 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:
Editor's note: Video grabs from AFP Sydney Airport Police Commander Davina Copelin available via Hightail
A former baggage handler faced Downing Centre Local Court today (2 April, 2025) after he filmed himself inside a plane turbine at Sydney Airport before posting the footage to social media.
The man pled guilty to two offences and was fined a total of $2,400 with a conviction recorded for both offences.
The AFP identified the southern Sydney man following a referral from the airport in relation to dangerous activity in the airside security zone, which was showcased on social media.
In January 2025, the man used his position as a baggage handle...