Passenger on Sydney to Gold Coast flight charged after allegedly touching a woman and her food
A Gold Coast man is due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court today after being charged with committing an act of indecency on a domestic flight.
The 41-year-old was arrested by Australian Federal Police officers after an evening flight from Sydney landed at Gold Coast Airport on February 4.
Police allege the man placed his hand on a female passenger’s inner thigh multiple times during the flight and also placed his hands in her food.
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AFP Detective Superintendent Scott Moller said all passengers had the right to feel safe during their journey.
“When travelling through an airport and on a plane, people are bound by Australian law and, where there is evidence someone has committed a criminal offence, the AFP will take action,” Mr Moller said.
“This incident should serve as a reminder to the community that authorities will not tolerate indecent behaviour at our airports or on aircraft.”
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
