Melbourne's Avalon Airport briefly shuts down after laser hair removal sparked evacuation

Naijaonpoint_ng | 21-05-2026 04:42pm |

Melbourne's Avalon Airport experienced a temporary closure on Thursday morning due to a laser hair removal device that was deemed suspicious during security screening. The incident prompted the evacuation of the domestic terminal at approximately 6 am local time. Following a thorough investigation, authorities determined that the device did not pose a threat, leading to the airport's reopening shortly thereafter. Passengers were advised to remain calm and follow safety protocols during the evacuation process.

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