Crime Australian Man Detained for Carrying Grenade Rounds at Phuket Airport

[ukrules]

6 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Why was he carrying them? For a movie set? If they are empty, why not declare them as movie props?

So many questions, so many idiots.

 

Do you have to 'declare' a movie prop because it looks like something it's not?

[Yagoda]

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Not much chance of missing them I reckon. Guess he's a military paraphernalia collector. Odd choice not clearing them first. Absolutely no danger here IMO no matter how the article tries to spin it.

 

Good call. 

I sure its been floating around Thailand since Vietnam

[harleyclarkey]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Her alertness to the contents in Davison's luggage led to an immediate call for more comprehensive scrutiny.

Wow! Imagine, nice chunky big mortar rounds and grenades in a backpack... hardly needs Sherlock Holmes to find them. 

[impulse]

29 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Why was he carrying them? For a movie set? If they are empty, why not declare them as movie props?

So many questions, so many idiots.

 

Maybe he's just a collector of military memorabilia, and he found them for sale in a local market.  

[Yagoda]

4 hours ago, billd766 said:

ive mortar rounds

They arent live

[Furioso]

Well, he either gets stuck in Thai prison or sent back to Darwin. Either way he loses. 

[Sir Dude]

Well, what can you say carrying that in a bag at an airport, other than can't fix stupid? Asking for it, and a good Darwin Awards submission.

[riverhigh]

He should have declared the items as souvenirs. Most probably in his mind these items were obviously souvenirs and no need to decalre them as they have little value. My bet is that his souvenirs will be confiscated and he will be let go with a stiff warning.

[Watawattana]

4 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Peter Davison from Australia. 

Wonder if he's from one of the places mentions on the "sht towns of australia" Facebook page?

[Kerryd]

Those are MORTAR rounds - not "grenade rounds".
Can they get ANY stupider ?

So he was trying to board a domestic flight in Phuket, but they don't say where he was heading.

Without knowing where he got those rounds, it's hard to say if it's discarded ammunition from the Vietnam war, or the Cambodian civil war, or even old WW2 munitions. 

There are many shops around the country that have ancient vehicles and equipment left over from WW2 and Vietnam. I've seen a number of them selling old ammunition cans (they make great tool boxes or for other uses where you need a sturdy, waterproof container).

He may have browsed one of those shops and found the rounds in a can. Or sitting on a shelf for that matter. I would not be surprised.

The 82mm round appears to be weathered, but not rusted. Likely stored in someone's shed for the last 50 years.
The 60mm round appears to be quite deteriorated. Likely spent a lot of time in the ground before being dug up.

Without the original paint and markings, it's hard to tell from that photo if those are inert (i.e. training rounds with no explosive warheads) or if they are live rounds.
Training rounds are generally (in the West) painted blue so that everyone knows they aren't "live".
And you normally only find them on training ranges.

If they are live, they could have explosive, white phosphorus or "parachute flare" components.
Due to their age, the warhead components could be very unstable.

But he must have known what they were and to bring them on ANY flight was incredibly stupid.

"Back in the day" people (soldiers) loved finding the discarded 82mm parachute flare rounds. When fired, the entire round blasts into the sky for a couple hundred meters then the "parachute" pops open and the flare ignites, lighting up a large area of the ground below it for a few minutes.

The lower casing of the round falls back to the ground obviously but it's "clean" (no explosives or phosphorus) and the "cup" makes a great beer stein. (Though in Canada it's illegal to remove those from a training range. Yet a lot of people seemed to have them in their "man caves" back then.)

[billd766]

1 hour ago, emptypockets said:

Of course not. What a ridiculous question.

But I can read and comprehend the OP.

So you only know what was written in the post and rely on that for your information in much he same way as I do, yet you believe that you are right and I am wrong. However as you were not there (neither was I), that your  interpretation is right.

[Snackbar]

P Davidson is a Kiwi

 

Some major misunderstanding here

 

Decorative items 

[Kinok Farang]

5 hours ago, VBF said:

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 😲

How long did the walk to Cambodia from Mae Sot take you?

[Showtime]

Question #1, how did he get these items while in Thailand?

 

You have to think these items were not real or at least were inert.

[soalbundy]

6 hours ago, khunjeff said:

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.

Emotional support items.

[impulse]

1 hour ago, riverhigh said:

He should have declared the items as souvenirs.

 

I'm not sure what the procedure is for declaring anything when flying domestic.  Which is where the OP says he was nabbed.  In the domestic terminal.

 

[soalbundy]

6 hours ago, khunjeff said:

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.

Emotional support items.

[soalbundy]

6 hours ago, khunjeff said:

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.

Emotional support items.

[soalbundy]

6 hours ago, khunjeff said:

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.

Emotional support items.

 

[VBF]

2 hours ago, Kinok Farang said:

How long did the walk to Cambodia from Mae Sot take you?

If you'd bothered to LOOK, you'd have seen that I corrected my error on the previous page.

I guess the joke's on you!

[radiochaser]

3 hours ago, Showtime said:

Question #1, how did he get these items while in Thailand?

 

You have to think these items were not real or at least were inert.

In 1988 they were for sale in Chatuchak market.   I bought a Russian AK bayonet from one seller for $12.00 or $15.00.   They are selling for over $100.00 now on ebay.  

[1sickpuppy]

16 hours ago, webfact said:

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

 

 

Hang im high, or maybe he is mentally challenged

[1sickpuppy]

16 hours ago, webfact said:

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

 

 

Hang im high, or maybe he is mentally challenged

[CLUBBER]

14 hours 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.

Agree the amount of morons here is always astounding . They are inert rounds for display or paper weights . Just stupid of him to try and bring on a plane

[bristolgeoff]

If they were empty a tourist thing then no problem,but don,t carry them on a plane in baggage underneath or carry on.You will end of like this dummy now charged in prison,Tell some one or show them and ask if this is ok,not today in this world of checks and more checks

[Denim]

After his arrest he was said to be feeling mortified. 

[kiwikeith]

20 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 

They look like blanks, maybe he collects them and use them as decorations, they don't look like they are live, he should have enquired if he could keep them this story does not mention this probability 

[kiwikeith]

20 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 

They look like blanks, maybe he collects them and use them as decorations, they don't look like they are live, he should have enquired if he could keep them this story does not mention this probability 

[kiwikeith]

20 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 

They look like blanks, maybe he collects them and use them as decorations, they don't look like they are live, he should have enquired if he could keep them this story does not mention this probability 

[Dr B]

13 hours ago, riverhigh said:

He should have declared the items as souvenirs. Most probably in his mind these items were obviously souvenirs and no need to decalre them as they have little value. My bet is that his souvenirs will be confiscated and he will be let go with a stiff warning.

Where was he supposed to "declare them"? In case you hadn't noticed, as many other responders had not, he was booked on a domestic flight, carrying a few pieces of scrap metal.