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Police charge Morphett Vale man, 35, with firearm offences after 3D-printed guns found

A man will face court after police found multiple firearms, most of which were 3D-printed, after raiding an Adelaide home on Thursday.

Multiple firearms were found after police searched a Morphett Vale home. Picture: SA Police
Multiple firearms were found after police searched a Morphett Vale home. Picture: SA Police

A 35-year-old man will face court after police found several firearms, some of which were 3D-printed, at a southern suburbs address.

Firearms and 3D-printed parts were found in the raid. Picture: SA Police
Firearms and 3D-printed parts were found in the raid. Picture: SA Police

Detectives from the Serious Firearms Investigation Section were conducting an ongoing investigation when they searched a Morphett Vale address about 9am on Thursday.

The 3d printer and firearms, found during the raid of a Morphett Vale home on August 3. Picture: SA Police
The 3d printer and firearms, found during the raid of a Morphett Vale home on August 3. Picture: SA Police

During the search, police found four firearms, including a sawn-off rifle suspected of being stolen, a handgun in the process of being adapted with 3D printed parts, a ‘Glock’ gel blaster, and a handgun that was completely 3D printed.

Police also located a 3D printer and accessories, two homemade tasers and prescribed equipment used for making cannabis.

The Morphett Vale man was charged with multiple firearm offences amid others.

He was granted bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court in December.

Police are urging anyone with information related to firearms to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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