Malayalam actor Navya Nair recently paid a huge fine on her arrival in Australia, officials found that she was carrying Jasmine flowers, which was not declared according to the country’s tough bio -safety rules. The incident took place at Melbourne International Airport, where Nair was fined 1,980, which was equal to about Rs 1.14 lakh.

The actor was invited to Melbourne for the ONAM ceremony organized by Malayali Association of Victoria. His experience reminds these rules, highlighting the importance of compliance to avoid serious punishment.

During a public event, Navya Nair recalled how her father bought Jasmine flowers for her before leaving Kochi. She divided them into two strands, suggesting that she wear one and place the other in her handbag. However, the decision was fined when it was stopped at Melbourne Airport for not announcing flowers. Nair admitted, “ignorance is no excuse,” accepting his mistake and the importance of following the law.

He shared a video of himself wearing Onam traditional saree and jasmine flowers with caption, “Drama just before paying the fine !!! (SIC).” However, he has now edited the caption with only one flower emoticon.

Here’s video:

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Australia implements strict bio -safety measures to protect its agricultural industries from potential threats. Passengers entering the country should announce any plant material on their upcoming passenger card. Failure to do so may impose a fine of 6,600, criminal prosecution, or even visa canceled. According to the Australian Agriculture Department, Fisheries and Forestry, international travelers can bring fresh-cut flowers and decnulas, when declared on arrival.

These items are then examined for pests and diseases. Nair complied with instructions to pay the fine within 28 days, marked the incident as an educational experience.