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Explosives - Industrial

 
Carry-on bag
Checked-in luggage
Explosives - Industrial
 
 

Can I take this item on a plane?

No. All industrial explosives are strictly forbidden from carriage on an aircraft.

What are the restrictions?

All industrial explosives are strictly forbidden from carriage on an aircraft.

Note: We do not recommend passengers take toy explosives when they travel as this will result in your bag being searched and may result in the toy being removed. The carriage of toy explosives (e.g., dynamite) will also create delays as your bag will need to be opened to verify that the item is safe.

Why is this item restricted?

Industrial explosives can be deadly to people and aircraft.

If you are found in possession of these items at an airport [including if you are licensed] it is highly likely that:

  • the NZ Police will be alerted
  • you will be arrested
  • you will miss your flight
  • you will be trespassed from the airport

What happens if I have a restricted item in my carry-on bag?

You will be asked to relinquish all dangerous or prohibited items found in your carry-on luggage. If you refuse:

  • you will not be permitted to move through the screening point, and
  • your airline will be advised of your refusal.

How does Aviation Security screen for restricted items?

AvSec X-ray bags going onto aircraft to ensure there is nothing dangerous in them.

  • Checked luggage - if something comes up on the X-ray that needs investigating, the bag will be opened, searched and any dangerous good or prohibited item will be removed, with a bag search notification form left within the bag.
  • Carry-on - if something comes up on the X-ray that needs investigating an AvSec Officer will request a bag search, and the bag will be opened and searched in your presence. If any dangerous goods or prohibited items are found, you will be asked to relinquish them.  If you refuse:
    • you will not be permitted to move through the screening point, and
    • your airline will be advised of your refusal

What if my items are removed?

For more information, see Retrieving your removed items.

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