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Avalon Airport open after bomb scare

May 21, 2026 2:28 pm in by
File image (Facebook/Avalon Airport).

It’s back to business as usual at Avalon Airport, after a bomb scare sent the facility into lockdown.

Police confirmed an item was declared suspicious during a security screening, with emergency services called in just before 6am.

The airport was evacuated as a precaution and the area was cordoned off for the investigation.

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The bomb squad was called to the scene and it was determined the item in question was a laser hair removal device.

Avalon Airport issued a statement at 10:30am, saying the situation had been resolved.

“The domestic terminal at Melbourne Avalon Airport has now reopened and operations have resumed,” a spokesperson said.

“Victoria Police have deemed the item is no longer deemed a risk.”

Some flights in and out of the airport were cancelled, while others experienced delays.

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