SYLVESTER STALLONE - STALLONE DETAINED AT SYDNEY AIRPORT

Actor SYLVESTER STALLONE was detained for several hours at Sydney Airport yesterday (16FEB07), after officials found "prohibited items" in his luggage. The Hollywood tough guy arrived in Australia to promote his latest movie ROCKY BALBOA, when his and his entourage's baggage was seized. Australian Customs Service national investigations manager RICHARD JANECZKO says, "As a result of having their luggage x-rayed, a number of prohibited items were seized by customs. "Mr. Stallone was allowed to continue with his party and our investigations are continuing." After being detained for a number of hours, Stallone was allowed to leave. He explains, "That was just a misunderstanding."