- A passenger traveling from Indonesia snuck a McDonald’s meal on a flight to Darwin.
- A biosecurity detector dog discovered the two egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant in the backpack.
- The passenger was slapped with a 12-unit infringement amounting to $2,664.
Officials at an Australian airport weren’t very happy when a passenger on a flight; came with food that wasn’t declared.
After a passenger flying from Indonesia smuggled a McDonald’s meal on a flight; to Darwin International Airport in Australia; a detection dog discovered the biosecurity breach last week.
The ham croissant, two egg and beef sausage McMuffins; and other items were found in the traveler’s backpack by Zinta; the airport’s new biosecurity detector dog. The traveller was fined $2,664 ($1,874 in American dollars) for failing to report; things that could pose a significant danger to biosecurity; and for submitting a fraudulent and deceptive travel declaration form.
Murray Watt, Australia’s minister of agriculture, fisheries, and forestry; said in a statement: “This will be the most expensive Maccas meal; this passenger has ever had; this fine is twice the price of an airfare to Bali. But I have no sympathy for people who choose to disobey; Australia’s strict biosecurity measures, and recent detections; show you will be caught.”
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In an effort to undermine its biosecurity operations, Zinta; according to Watt, was stationed at Darwin Airport. Because of canines like Zinta, Australia is currently free of foot; and mouth disease (FMD). The stolen goods from Mickey D’s will be examined; for FMD before being destroyed.
In his statement, Watts added, “Biosecurity is no joke – it helps protect jobs; our farms, food, and the economy. By adhering to all biosecurity precautions; travellers must ensure they are meeting the requirements; to enter Australia.
Travelers to the island nation, whose food safety standards; are exceptionally rigorous, may want to consider biosecurity measures.
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