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Witnesses describe terror during Canberra Airport shooting as Ali Rachid Ammoun awaits sentencing

Video posted on social media shows police arresting Ali Ammoun at the airport last year. (Facebook/Walter Olson)

A gunman who fired five shots inside Canberra Airport says he committed the crime to send a message to the Australian government.

Ali Rachid Ammoun, 63, pleaded guilty both to last year's shooting and to possessing a revolver without authorisation.

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