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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

HISTORICAL FACTS: Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at australian airport - The Untold Story

Avalon airport's domestic terminal was closed to investigate the incident - (Getty Images)

A laser hair removal device sparked a bomb scare at an Australian airport after being flagged as a suspicious item at security.

Avalon airport, 34 miles southwest of Melbourne, was placed on lockdown following reports of a suspicious package at airport security on Thursday morning.

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