Individual En route to Clown University Carries Golden Revolver Lacks Adequate Operational Security
According to recent reports, a 30-year-old woman named Liliana Goodson, hailing from the United States, was detained at Sydney's airport in April 2023. The reason for her arrest was an extravagant 24-carat gold-plated pistol found concealed in her luggage. Authorities appraised the weapon at an estimated $3,000. Known for its stringent gun laws, Australia is keen on preventing non-citizens from illegally importing firearms.
Goodson, who admitted to attending clown college in Australia and thought it necessary to carry the gun for "protection," initially gave vague responses to customs agents regarding her supposed gun enthusiasm. The fascinating exchange between Goodson and customs officers, as detailed during the trial, is quite intriguing. The Daily Guardian reveals:
"Would you care to explain about the gun in your bag?" a customs agent inquired.
Goodson responded, seemingly nonchalantly, "Oh yeah, I forgot about that."
Examining Goodson's phone, authorities discovered that she had searched online for "can I have a gun in my suitcase?" and even set a reminder for herself to "pack the gun."
The alleged conversation with the police further revealed that Goodson claimed to be "scared" of firing the weapon and her plan was to simply use it as a makeshift weapon, threatening her enemies with a good old-fashioned pistol whipping if the need arose.
Goodson's defense attorney has tried to mitigate her client's actions by citing mental health concerns. "It took her some time to reach this point, but she is here now and she is regretful of packing the gun along with the ammunition for this journey," acknowledged Chris Davis, Goodson's counsel. "She deeply regrets her rash decision." David also added a glimmer of hope, emphasizing Goodson's potential for rehabilitation.
It was earlier reported that Goodson was under the influence of synthetic marijuana at the time of her departure for Australia. She used the cannabis for self-medication as a coping mechanism for dealing with past trauma, as revealed by local Australian news outlets.
The Daily Mail reported earlier that Goodson had also smuggled in "cat spine, squirrel feet, and rabbit pee" into the country. However, Goodson declared these items, which did not pose any legal issues for her.
Goodson's defense attorney mentioned her client's interest in technology, stating, "In her digital world, Liliana is quite brave, always exploring the future of tech and innovation." Furthermore, Goodson's search history showed a curiosity towards "tech-enabled self-defense devices," hinting at her intent to utilize technology for safety purposes.
