Man arrested after 3D-printed firearms, bomb instructions allegedly found in his Kangaroo Island home
It might look like colourful plastic, but these aren’t toys – and a man now faces serious charges.
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A man has been arrested after police found a slew of prohibited weaponry including several homemade, 3D-printed firearms in a Kangaroo Island property.
After searching the property, police and Australian Border Force located a 3D printer, several homemade firearms and other prohibited weapons, as well as ammunition and a book containing instructions to manufacture explosives.
A 24-year-old Kangaroo Island man was arrested for serious firearms offences including manufacturing of firearms, possessing prescribed firearms, possessing ammunition without licence, insecure ammunition, possessing prohibited weapons and possessing instructions for making explosive devices.
Australian Border Force superintendent Tom Williams said that his officers are continuing to remain vigilant of illegal firearm activity.
“The ABF works tirelessly in protecting the community by targeting those seeking to create or import illicit firearms through advanced analytical techniques and technology,” said Superintendent Williams.
“We work closely with our partner agencies to disrupt criminals seeking to obtain illegal firearms and firearm parts which can potentially harm the Australian community.”
The man has been bailed to appear in the Kingscote Court on November 21 this year.
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