A 49-year-old Queensland man is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today after allegedly attempting to carry a large knife through airport security at Brisbane Domestic Airport.

The Australian Federal Police say the incident occurred on 10 December last year, when airport screening staff allegedly обнаружed the knife in the man’s carry-on luggage at a security checkpoint.

Security staff alerted the AFP, who attended the screening point. Police allege the man became aggressive and resisted arrest before he was detained.

AFP Detective Superintendent Anthony Conway said police worked closely with airport security to maintain safety at the airport.

“Brisbane Airport’s screening processes are strict for a reason and there is a zero-tolerance policy for anyone attempting to take prohibited items onto a flight,” he said.

“Airport security and the AFP worked together to prevent a potential threat to the travelling public and airport workers.”

The man has been charged with carrying a weapon through a screening point, obstructing a Commonwealth official, and public nuisance.

The charge of carrying a weapon through a screening point carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment, while the obstruction offence carries a maximum of two years. The public nuisance charge carries a maximum penalty of six months’ jail.

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