Arrest after police raid gun-making workshop
Police news
A man has been arrested for making guns at a home in the ranges near Kuranda.
Tablelands police raided the Speewah property last month and charged the 42-year-old with weapons manufacture and possession.
Police filmed the raid, with the video showing a range of gun parts likely made with a 3D printer.
A box load of unlawful guns and gun parts were found during the raid, with the Australian Border Force helping secure the warrant.
The man is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday, November 24.
In a separate raid at Ravenshoe, two 19-year-old men, a 29-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman have been charged with a range of weapons and drug offences.
Flick knives, a taser, cannabis, drug utensils, capsicum spray, a laser pointer, and airsoft firearms including handguns, a pistol and rifle were allegedly found at that property.
All four people were given cautions.
Detective Inspector Jason Chetham said the police Firearm and Cannabis Team were a welcome addition to the Far North.
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“We are always concerned about the presence of unlawful firearms in our community and will continue to run intelligence-driven operations to ensure community safety,” he said.
“There is no place for these types of weapons in our community and we urge anyone with information about them to contact police.”
The raids are part of Operation Whiskey Firestorm, described by police as a “high-impact statewide initiative designed to tackle the critical issues of firearm safety and illicit firearms”.
After the release of 2024 gun-related statistics, more than 1000 gun licences were revoked.
The stats showed more than 3200 offences involving firearms, including attempted murder, assault, robbery and unlawful entry.
The QPS is conducting audits, coordinating regional operations, and working with gun owners to make sure they are meeting safety and ownership rules.
If you have information about this, or any other, incident contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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