<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>339773</docID> <postdate>2025-03-07 12:20:01</postdate> <headline>Airport security probed after boy’s alleged bomb threatAirport security practices are in the spotlight after a teen allegedly forced his way onto a plane with a shotgun and threatened passengers and crew, saying he had bombs in his bag. Police claim the 17-year-old climbed through a hole in a fence at Victoria’s second busiest airport and made his way to the aircraft where he allegedly told those on board he was carrying explosives. The incident took place on a Jetstar plane due to fly from Avalon Airport, near Geelong, to Sydney with 160 passengers on board on Thursday afternoon. The teenager has been charged with multiple offences including unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, orchestrating a bomb hoax and possessing a firearm. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons faced a children’s court on Friday and will remain custody until his next appearance on March 21. According to court documents released after the hearing, he allegedly said “I’ve got bombs in my bag”. Police allege it could be inferred his intention was to “destroy, damage or endanger the safety of the aircraft or kill or injure all or any of the persons on board”. Police also allege he had two stolen shotguns and a rifle. Neither Victoria Police nor Australian Federal Police have a stationed presence at the airport.</headline> <body><p><img class="size-full wp-image-339774" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250306141841164443-original-resized.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="507" /></p> <caption>A teenager has been charged after a passenger allegedly tried to board a plane with a shotgun. (7news/AAP PHOTOS)</caption> <p><span class="kicker-line">By <strong>William Ton</strong> and <b>Rachael Ward</b>Â in Melbourne</span></p> <div class="wire-column__preview__text" id="preview-body"> <p> </p> </div> </body>