Caught with gear at airport

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Hey guys. A friend of mine works FIFO. He leaves from a small domestic airport. There's never been any sort of security or bag checks before. You got his bags checked unexpectedly. They found a couple of vials of gear, some HGH vials and needles. He did not answer any questions about what they were or what they were for. They seized them and said they're going to get them tested. They didn't stop him from boarding the flight to work.
He's understandably concerned about losing his job and ending up with a crime on his record.
Have you guys got any idea what the chances are that this is going to result in a charge? If this was seized in the mail then there wouldn't be any charges. You would ust get that letter saying your package has been seized.
If they don't charge and just let him off with a warning surely they'll still report the incident to the airline and/or his employers?
Any advice from a place of experience would be appreciated. He's stressing out cos he can't take a day off to try and contact a lawyer.
 
I told many guys over the years. Whether it be domestic or international. Never take gear into an airport, anywhere in the world. Eventually you will get caught. It’s not worth it. There is a lot of ill advice here stating that because it’s domestic you won’t get caught. It’s Russian roulette.
 
If you don't have a script I wouldn't risk taking it in hand luggage.

For small personal amounts they often don’t press charges unless the person is being a smartass, caught multiple times or it's clearly for supply. The fact they let him board means they weren’t treating it as a major bust.

Police might just issue a warning or notice later... if anything.
 
Hey. The basic offence in the ACT is Crimes Act 1900 - s172 Possess Anabolic Steroids. For the States, the offence is similar, and in places like Western Australia they are labelled "Specified Drugs", in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Regulation 1982.

To convict you of possessing an anabolic steroid, the prosecution must prove each of the following matters beyond reasonable doubt: that you possessed a substance; and that substance was an anabolic steroid.
To “possess” something you do not have to be in physical possession of it. It is sufficient that you have custody or control of it, for example if the anabolic steroid is in your car or in your house.
However, you have not committed an offence if; you were authorised under the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 to manufacture, possess or supply the anabolic steroid; or you had obtained the anabolic steroid from someone who is authorised under that Act to manufacture, possess or supply the anabolic steroid.

If the police decide to progress, the charge will be heard in the Magistrates Court. Max fine is $16,500. Factors such as first offence (criminal history), quantity seized will all be taken into account.
 
Remember, that's the maximum sentence/fine. It's very, very rare to get anything close to the max for a first-time offence. I've found an example that sites current sentencing practices for steroids, which states "Possession of drugs in NSW incurs a fine of up to AUD 2,200 and/or community service". In this instance, steroids are classified as 'drugs'.

The big determinate seems to be trafficking. If it's deemed you were attempting to traffic, then the much larger penalty and subsequent investigation will apply.
 
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