American woman arrested in Sydney with gold-plated gun in luggage.

An American woman was arrested in Sydney after a 24-carat gold-plated handgun was found in her luggage upon arrival from Los Angeles. She did not have a permit to import or possess a firearm in Australia, where gun ownership is strictly regulated. The woman appeared before a local court and received bail, but her visa status and continued stay in Australia are subject to the courts. The incident highlights the diligence of the Australian Border Force's officers and the sophistication of the country's detection technology.