An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Christchurch has been delayed after a person tried to bring a rifle on board.
A passenger on the plane said the pilot announced that passengers tried to bring a rifle on to the plane, but failed to follow correct check‑in procedure.
The passengers who attempted to bring the rifle on board had been off‑loaded, along with their luggage.
They were escorted off the plane by security and engineering staff.
The pilot said “given the situation in Christchurch we are obviously taking no chances”.
The security scare delayed take‑off by 40 minutes.
Source: New Zealand Herald
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