An American traveler will stand trial in Australia after she was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle a 24-karat gold handgun into the country in her luggage.
Liliana Goodson was arrested at Sydney Airport on the afternoon of April 23 last year after Australian Border Force allegedly found a gold-plated gun hidden in her carry-on luggage.
Police allege an X-ray machine at the busy airport detected the Colt 45-style pistol in her bag after she flew to Sydney from Los Angeles.
The 24-karat gold gun is valued at more than $2,000 and was not loaded when authorities confiscated it.
Liliana Goodson (pictured), was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle a 24-karat gold handgun into the country in her luggage.
The 29-year-old will fight the allegations at a hearing after pleading not guilty to intentionally importing prohibited products without approval.
Australian Border Force X-rayed Goodson’s luggage and allegedly found the 24-carat weapon (pictured)
ABF officials claim Ms Goodson did not have permission to import or carry the unregistered weapon in Australia.
On Tuesday, Sydney’s Downing Center Local Court heard the 29-year-old will fight the allegations at a hearing after she pleaded not guilty to knowingly importing prohibited goods without approval.
The court was told the two-day hearing will take place in August, more than a year after Goodson was arrested while entering the country.
The US citizen asked Magistrate Susan Horan to vary her bail conditions after moving into accommodation in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
He previously told the court he had been homeless for several months and feared for his safety.
Magistrate Horan agreed to the change, noting that Ms Goodson must still report to police every day.
The woman seemed happy with the result as she left court wearing a long animal print dress, thigh-high boots and a furry headdress.
She was forced to hand over her passport and barred from applying for a new one while she waits to fight the charge against her.
The 29-year-old will return to court next month ahead of her hearing.
Liliana Goodson (pictured) will return to court next month ahead of her hearing