An ordinary morning on a city-bound train was thrown into disarray when a passenger inadvertently left behind an item that would cause widespread alarm at Redfern station. This object, which bore a striking resemblance to a deadly Glock pistol, turned out to be a gel blaster gun, igniting a wave of panic among the passengers.
This incident disrupted the morning commute and raised serious questions about the legality and recognition of gel blasters in New South Wales.
As the train arrived at Sydenham station at approximately 8:00 a.m., a man exited the train and left a black object, resembling a gun, on the seat across from a female passenger. The sight of the object caused immediate concern and confusion among the passengers on board. The woman quickly alerted her fellow passengers about the potential threat, leading to the authorities being informed as soon as the train reached Redfern station.
After the train arrived at Redfern station, the Sydney Trains staff acted quickly to resolve the situation. They removed the item causing the issue, which allowed the train to continue its journey towards the city centre with minimal delay. Given the seriousness of the incident, the police were called to the scene at around 9 a.m. to investigate the matter thoroughly.
The police quickly clarified that the item was not a conventional firearm but a gel blaster, a replica gun that shoots gel pellets. Despite its harmless function, the gel blaster’s resemblance to a real gun caused a significant scare.
In NSW, gel blasters are considered illegal without the appropriate permits, and classified under the same category as unregistered firearms. This incident highlighted the legal implications and public safety concerns associated with gel-blaster guns in the state
The NSW Police have reiterated that there is “no genuine reason” for possessing or using a gel blaster within the state, emphasizing the strict stance against such items.
Authorities are now seeking the individual who inadvertently caused the morning’s chaos, aiming to understand the circumstances behind the gel blaster’s presence on the train.
Published 23-March-2024
