Alleged would-be teen hijacker researched airports for months, court told
A 17-year-old boy allegedly attempted to hijack a Jetstar flight after months of researching airports and plane incidents. The prosecution is seeking to move the case from the children's court to a higher court due to the severity of the allegations. The teenager reportedly expressed relief after being subdued by a passenger during the incident.
- ▪The teenager had been researching airports and plane incidents online prior to the hijacking attempt.
- ▪He allegedly boarded a Jetstar flight with a gun and was subdued by a passenger.
- ▪The prosecution argues that the case should be moved to a higher court due to the seriousness of the allegations.
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