Firearms and ammunition seized in South Canberra

ACT Policing has seized a number of firearms and ammunition following a search of a residence in South Canberra on Sunday (10 April).

Police responded to a disturbance at the location and received information there was a firearm inside.

Police searched the residence and located a fully loaded revolver, eight long arm rifles, two double barrel shotguns, 16 bayonets and in excess of 8,000 rounds of ammunition.

The 63-year-old man held a firearms license however he was not authorised to possess some firearms which were located at the residence. The firearms, nor the ammunition were stored in accordance with the Firearms Act 1996. In addition, the revolver was loaded, contrary to the Firearms Act 1996.

Police also located a number of barrels, stocks, bolts and other assorted parts from which further firearms could be assembled.

The 63-year-old man will be summonsed to face the ACT Magistrate’s Court at a later date in relation to a number of firearm offences.

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