A woman has revealed how a footlong sandwich from Subway ended up costing her $1,800 (£1518/AUD $2,664) thanks to a simple ‘mistake’.
TikToker Jessica Lee (@_jessicaleeee) recently shared a video about her unexpectedly pricey snack, racking up more than 26,000 likes and 246,000 views for her woes.
"Basically, I just paid AUD $2,664 for my Subway," she said, explained how she had bought herself a sandwich at the airport after a long flight.
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“It is my mistake, but basically I bought a footlong Subway at Singapore airport because I was a hungry girl after my 11-hour flight,” Lee explained.
"I ate 6 inches before my second flight and then saved the other 6 inches for the flight – which they were more than happy with. Like, they were fine with that.”
But Lee didn’t end up eating the rest of her food on the plane, and eventually landed in Australia with the half-eaten sandwich in tow.
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On arrival in the country, she was handed a declaration form - which was when things took a turn for the worse.
"Basically, I thought the little declaration thing you do [was] for your carry-ons and your luggage – the luggage that’s in the thing,” Lee said.
“So I didn't tick chicken and I didn't tick lettuce... Chicken and lettuce.”
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Holding up a piece of paper, she added: “And that… Is a nice little $2,664 to be paid in 28 days."
Lee also revealed that she had quit her job before going on the trip, and also had ‘rent to pay’, joking in the caption: “Starting that OF back up again to SURVIVE the next few months.”
According to the Australian Border Force (ABF), anyone who fails to declare items that may pose a ‘biosecurity risk’ when entering the country may face a fine of AUD $2,664.
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As well as this, they may also be subject to civil penalty proceedings and even get prosecuted for a criminal offence – which could lead to a maximum penalty of A$1.1 million and/or imprisonment for up to 10 years if convicted.
On top of that, the Australian government may also cancel the traveller’s visa and refuse them entry.
You will not be penalised under the Biosecurity Act 2015 if you declare all goods, even if they are not allowed into Australia, the ABF warned.
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Topics: Food and Drink, Australia, TikTok
Jess Hardiman