Australian traveler cop fined $2,664 after failing to declare Subway sandwich
A young traveler has expressed his frustration after he was fined $2,664 for failing to announce his Subway sandwich.
Jessica Lee, from Perth, bought a foot long Subway at the Singapore airport while waiting for her flight back to Australia.
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After she had eaten the six-inch sandwich, the 19-year-old decided to save the other half for her flight.
But he ended up not eating the rest of the way home.
During a presentation at Australian Customs, he was charged a hefty fine – because he didn’t include two ingredients in his sandwich – chicken and lettuce.
“Probably going to cry. Basically just paying $2,664 for my Subway only from Singapore,” Jessica said in a TikTok video.
“It was my fault but basically I bought a foot long Subway at the Singapore airport because I was a hungry girl after my 11 hour flight.
“I ate six inches before my second flight and then saved another six inches for my flight, which they [cabin crew] more than happy with it, they are fine with it. ”
Struggling to contain her temper, Jessica said things didn’t go according to plan when she landed in Australia.
“I don’t eat it on the plane,” he explained.
Expensive beginner’s mistake
Jessica said she didn’t declare her meals because she thought the form only applies to pre-purchased items in carry-on luggage and check-in baggage.
“I unchecked the chicken and unchecked the lettuce. Chicken and lettuce,” he said.
“And that’s a delightful little $2,664… to be paid in 28 days.
“Such a costly beginner’s mistake.”
Rubbing her wound with salt, Jessica looks defeated as she reveals she was unemployed after she quit her job to go on her European trip.
“I have to pay rent,” he said.
Jessica added: “I am very aware this was my fault and I took ownership, I paid the fine.”
But by sharing his experience, he urged everyone to “don’t copy my costly mistake”.
Violations of up to $2,664 may be issued for violations of the Biosafety Act by travelers who fail to certify or make a false statement.
“Our biosecurity systems work both at the border and here at home to prevent and respond to the arrival and spread of dangerous pests and diseases,” said a spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. 7NEWS.com.au.
“These human rights and diseases can disrupt our agricultural industry, our natural environment and our national economy.
“Foods and ingredients that do not meet our biosecurity standards (or have not been shown to meet them) are a common and high-risk pathway for this threat.”
All meat and vegetable products must be stated on the Incoming Passenger Card, which is a legal document.
Biosecurity requirements
You must mark “YES” on your card to certify if you are bringing certain food, plant materials or animal products.
You can take these declared items to a checkpoint where they will be assessed by a biosecurity officer and can be inspected.
Alternatively, you can dispose of food voluntarily in the trash can located at the terminal.
All travelers coming to Australia should be aware of the country’s strict biosecurity requirements and the penalties for not complying with them.
You may be given a notice of infringement if the biosecurity officer finds items in your baggage that you failed to state on your IPC or did not answer questions honestly.
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