A laser hair removal device causes an evacuation at an Australian airport

Avalon Airport in the Australian state of Victoria was partially evacuated on Thursday, and a unit was called in to dismantle ExplosivesAfter a foreign object was suspected during a security inspection, it eventually turned out to be a laser hair removal device.

Victoria Police told the agency "AFP" In a statement "The bomb disposal unit examined a suspicious object and found it to be a laser hair removal device"

Acting Inspector Nick Obergang explained that the suspicious device and a bowl of hot chocolate were left on a conveyor belt while the police prepared.

He added. "The person carrying the bag was not cooperative with us at first either, which made things a bit difficult"

The incident caused the delay or cancellation of a number of Flights.

No charges were brought against the man, and the airport was reopened later the same day.