The handover of the flame took place at the site of the former customs station on the old Dublin road, south of Newry.

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Equipped with kitchens and chefs, the trucks will pop up at 13 designated spots around the city in the coming weeks, with possible locations including Belmore Park near Central Station, the Customs House Forecourt at Circular Quay, and nearby inner city suburbs like Pyrmont and Annandale.

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"We heard about one case in Asia where exam papers were stolen from customs and were broadcast on a national radio station, " said Dr McLone.

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