AdvertisementAdvertisementThe check-in entrance to Avalon Airport. (File photo: Avalon Airport website)21 May 2026 11:44AM (Updated: 21 May 2026 11:57AM) Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST SYDNEY: A bomb disposal unit was called to an Australian airport on Thursday (May 21) - only to find the suspicious object was a laser hair removal device.Avalon Airport in Victoria state was partially evacuated in the early hours after the item was detected during a security screening."The Bomb Response Unit conducted checks on an item, and it was determined to be a laser hair removal device," Victoria police told AFP in a statement.Acting Inspector Nick Uebergang said that the suspicious device - the laser hair removal tool - along with a hot chocolate container, was kept on a conveyor belt while police were called.Show MoreShow Less"The person who had the bag wasn't too cooperative with us to start off with too, which made things a little bit difficult," he said.The incident forced the delay or cancellation of a number of flights.The man was not charged and the airport reopened later in the day.In a statement, the airport confirmed "the item is no longer deemed a risk"."Today's response demonstrates the vigilance of the screening and security processes, with precautionary measures taken immediately to ensure the safety of passengers, staff and the broader community," a spokesperson said.Source: AFP/coSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST