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Military ordinance

 
Carry-on bag
Checked-in luggage
Military ordinance
 
 

Can I take this item on a plane?

No. Airport security agencies will treat all military ordinances, including deactivated or imitation, as active.

Deactivated devices (e.g. empty shells) where the explosives have been removed, and imitations are also prohibited.

Military ordinances are weapons developed for the military, and include grenades, mines, mortars, and smoke canisters.

Military ordinances are not lawfully permitted to be possessed by members of the public.

What are the restrictions?

All military ordinances are strictly forbidden from carriage on an aircraft.

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

Why is this item restricted?

Military ordinances are weapons developed for the military, and include grenades, mines, mortars and smoke canisters.

If you are found in possession of military ordinance, active, deactivated, or an imitation:

  • the NZ Police will be alerted
  • you may be arrested
  • you will be denied access

Leave deactivated or imitation military ordinances at home.

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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