Crime Australian Man Detained for Carrying Grenade Rounds at Phuket Airport

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Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

In a significant security breach, Phuket International Airport officials have detained an Australian national, Mr Peter Davison, for carrying grenade rounds in his luggage.

 

The incident unfolded on 6th May when airport staff conducted routine checks at the domestic terminal, prompting a thorough investigation by local police and explosive experts.

 

Peter Davison, a 61-year-old Australian, raised suspicions when his black fabric bag underwent a luggage inspection by Ms Pakkanut Dumlak, a diligent baggage screening officer. Her alertness to the contents in Davison's luggage led to an immediate call for more comprehensive scrutiny.

 

Inside, potentially dangerous items were discovered, including an 81mm grenade round, a 60mm grenade round, an unidentified type of mine, and two semicircular explosive components.

 

Acting swiftly, Ms Dumlak alerted the local police at Sakoo Station and the airport's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. The EOD were promptly dispatched to handle and secure the items, highlighting the importance of strict security protocols in dealing with such potential threats.

 

Upon further investigation, law enforcement officials corroborated that Davison did not possess the necessary authorisation to carry such items.

 

Under Thai law, possession of unregistered munitions is a grave offence, typically reserved for armed forces or individuals with explicit governmental permission, neither of which applied to Davison.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Korapoom Potpongpaiboon from Sakoo Police Station took the lead in the investigation, ensuring the case followed appropriate legal channels.

 

Davison was formally charged with the illegal possession of munitions that cannot be registered or licensed, a charge that carries severe penalties in Thailand, reflecting the country's stringent stance on illegal arms and explosives possession.

 

As the legal proceedings unfold, this incident serves as a stern reminder of the crucial role airport security plays in maintaining public safety and preventing potential threats. Moreover, it underscores the diligence required by airport staff to identify and neutralise risks, ensuring safer travel experiences for all passengers.

 

Davison remains in custody as authorities continue their investigation. The case calls attention to the necessity for stringent security measures at airports worldwide and highlights the collaborative efforts needed between airport authorities and law enforcement to maintain travel safety.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin TV 2025-05-07

 

 

[ChipButty]

That immigration officer shouldn't be so nosey, 

[smedly]

What the #### was he thinking ? an airport of all places to bring your explosives

 

are they plastic toys or movie props perhaps 

[Yagoda]

82 mm inert Soviet HE mortar round, no fuse, probably an O 832 round

 

You can tell by the holes

[billd766]

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

That immigration officer shouldn't be so nosey, 

Of course she should.

 

She was doing her job properly and diligently, when some dumb<****> Aussie strolls up with an 81mm and a 60mm live mortar rounds and some other explosives in his carry on bag.

 

A very good show for Ms Pakkanut Dumlak for doing her boring job properly.

 

He should be in the IDC at Suan Phlu until the next available flight to OZ, where he should be collected by the police and tossed in jail for 5 years.

 

What amazes me is where he got them from and how did he get them past customs nd onto the aircraft from OZ in the first place.

[hellohello123]

And the Darwin award goes to.......

 

 

[Wayne G]

Another muppet they are everywhere jail will be fun for him 

[khunjeff]

There was no "security breach". He carried items that weren't allowed, and they were found during the screening process as they should have been. Presumably these mortar rounds didn't contain explosive, or he's an even bigger fool than he already appears to be. It would have been nice to read an explanation of where he had gotten these and why he was carrying them.

[ronster]

I'm assuming none were live and probably bought at some tourist or tat shop somewhere. They sell these things in Cambodia and Vietnam along with other war items as far as I remember seeing.

[Rickman66]

Brain dead i suspect 

[VBF]

18 minutes ago, ronster said:

I'm assuming none were live and probably bought at some tourist or tat shop somewhere. They sell these things in Cambodia and Vietnam along with other war items as far as I remember seeing.

I remember going to the Cambodian border, (Mae Sot as I recall?) many years ago with a friend who lived in Pichit. He walked across the bridge to do his in/out while I waited for him on the Thai side, just on the riverbank.

Strolling around, I spotted a shop selling all kinds of militaria, belts, holsters, flak jackets, balaclavas, batons, pepper sprays but all in packs of 20!!  The shop owner came out invited me to visit the back room of the shop, but I declined. I always thought of the place as the "Arm your revolution here" shop - scary 😲

[john11k]

What kind of brainless idiot would do something like this  !

some people are just born with it , you can’t teach stupidity. 

[Iron Tongue]

2 hours ago, smedly said:

What the #### was he thinking ? an airport of all places to bring your explosives

 

are they plastic toys or movie props perhaps 

Relax.  Dial your outrage back a bit.

Those aren't explosives.  They aren't even "grenades".

Those are inert mortar rounds, probably left over, picked up, from the Vietnam War & all the little messes afterwards.

There are no explosives inside, and they don't have fuses to make them explode.  It is obvious because the mortars are sitting on their noses where the fuses would be screwed-in to arm them. 

They are as dangerous as scrap metal.

This jug-head probably wanted to bring some souviners home.  Whether legal or not, they are not active explosives.

[bkk6060]

1 minute ago, john11k said:

What kind of brainless idiot would do something like this  !

Peter Davison from Australia. 

[StayinThailand2much]

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

82 mm inert Soviet HE mortar round, no fuse, probably an O 832 round

 

You can tell by the holes

 

Did he get them in Cambodia, perhaps?

[Pinot]

2 minutes ago, Iron Tongue said:

Relax.  Dial your outrage back a bit.

Those aren't explosives.  They aren't even "grenades".

Those are inert mortar rounds, probably left over, picked up, from the Vietnam War & all the little messes afterwards.

There are no explosives inside, and they don't have fuses to make them explode.  It is obvious because the mortars are sitting on their noses where the fuses would be screwed-in to arm them. 

They are as dangerous as scrap metal.

This jug-head probably wanted to bring some souviners home.  Whether legal or not, they are not active explosives.

 

Souvenirs? Come on...the guy's a moron. Did he seriously think he was going to get this crap into Oz?  

[Maejo Man]

4 minutes ago, john11k said:

What kind of brainless idiot would do something like this  !

some people are just born with it , you can’t teach stupidity. 

Many people collect old munitions (don't as me why but they do) and any of the major border towns sell these openly. The ones pictured have been defused and are as much use as scrap iron!

[spidermike007]

Who are these people, and why are they so intellectually deficient and utterly mindless? 

[StayinThailand2much]

4 minutes ago, Iron Tongue said:

This jug-head probably wanted to bring some souviners home.  Whether legal or not, they are not active explosives.

 

Not smart, anyway. Who in their right mind would think that he can just take them on the plane... At least he could have tried to get permissions from both governments, then ship them by sea.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

In a significant security breach, Phuket International Airport officials have detained an Australian national, Mr Peter Davison, for carrying grenade rounds in his luggage.

Well he won't be visiting Bangla road any time soon

[Andycoops]

Obviously a nutter who probably had a 1 pint of Foster's too many as that stuff damages your brain 

[Chris BKK]

what a dickhead, if you want such items then declare them, assuming not explosive. Well done to Mrs Dumlak for spotting, she needs/deserves a promotion. Are you sure his first name is not dickhead

[Smokey and the Bandit]

12 minutes ago, Iron Tongue said:

Relax.  Dial your outrage back a bit.

Those aren't explosives.  They aren't even "grenades".

Those are inert mortar rounds, probably left over, picked up, from the Vietnam War & all the little messes afterwards.

There are no explosives inside, and they don't have fuses to make them explode.  It is obvious because the mortars are sitting on their noses where the fuses would be screwed-in to arm them. 

They are as dangerous as scrap metal.

This jug-head probably wanted to bring some souviners home.  Whether legal or not, they are not active explosives.

Absolutely agree with you, although the Thai authorities might look on  it a little differently!

[StayinThailand2much]

3 minutes ago, Andycoops said:

Obviously a nutter who probably had a 1 pint of Foster's too many as that stuff damages your brain 

 

When I was younger and lived in London, I frequently drank that stuff, cause I thought it was THE Australian beer. Later, when I travelled to AUS, I hardly saw it on shelves. Instead I got addicted to Aussie red wine... 😎

[FlorC]

He must have thought Thai prison is still better than going bank to Australia. He may be wrong.

[ChrisKC]

33 minutes ago, Iron Tongue said:

Relax.  Dial your outrage back a bit.

Those aren't explosives.  They aren't even "grenades".

Those are inert mortar rounds, probably left over, picked up, from the Vietnam War & all the little messes afterwards.

There are no explosives inside, and they don't have fuses to make them explode.  It is obvious because the mortars are sitting on their noses where the fuses would be screwed-in to arm them. 

They are as dangerous as scrap metal.

This jug-head probably wanted to bring some souviners home.  Whether legal or not, they are not active explosives.

Maybe they not actually dangerous or threatening but seeing something suspicious through a bag by an Officer looking for such things, it requires investigation. And THAT is what the OP is about! And you know whatever, ONLY because you know what was discovered when it was opened up.

[factual monk]

May be he thought it as a souvenir... 

[Aussie999]

1 hour ago, billd766 said:

Of course she should.

 

She was doing her job properly and diligently, when some dumb<****> Aussie strolls up with an 81mm and a 60mm live mortar rounds and some other explosives in his carry on bag.

 

A very good show for Ms Pakkanut Dumlak for doing her boring job properly.

 

He should be in the IDC at Suan Phlu until the next available flight to OZ, where he should be collected by the police and tossed in jail for 5 years.

 

What amazes me is where he got them from and how did he get them past customs nd onto the aircraft from OZ in the first place.

Did I miss something, where did it say inbound from Australia... I did see it mention DOMESTIC terminal.

[ThailandGuy]

I wonder where they find these stupid tourist?  They should send him home straight away. Bizar!

[ignore it]

Duds

 

including the guy