A Spearwood woman is expected to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today (17 January, 2025) charged for allegedly breaching an airside security zone at Perth Airport.
On 16 December, 2024, the AFP received reports a woman had allegedly walked past a boarding gate for a domestic flight, without a valid ticket.
Airline staff stopped the woman in the walkway for the flight, which was scheduled for travel to Kambalda.
The AFP charged the woman, 24, with one count of entering an airside area or airside security zone of a security-controlled airport without permission, contrary to subsection 3.17(2) of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 (Cth).
This offence carries a maximum penalty of $15,650.
The woman first appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on 16 December, 2024.
AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Peter Brindal said all members of the community and workers deserved to feel safe inside the airport precinct.
"AFP officers and Perth Airport security teams actively patrol the airport precinct to ensure people do not enter restricted areas without authorisation," Det a/Supt Brindal said.
"If you do not have a valid ticket and enter an airside security zone without permission, you can face prosecution."
The AFP provides aviation security at nine major airports in Australia.
Anyone who sees suspicious behavior at an Australian airport can call Airport Watch on 131 237.
